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M971 LPM

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,116 mi
Last recorded144,116 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 LPM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 144,116 miles

both headlights set low.

brake pipes starting to corrode in places.

coil springs corroded.

o/s/r outer sill rusted through outside prescribed area.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

tested in very wet conditions.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,443 miles

both sides front brake hose ferrules corroded

closing sill areas corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/r floor/inner wheel arch area corroded

outersills heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement o/s/f hub

Fail 14 Feb 2012 135,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides front brake hose ferrules corroded

closing sill areas corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/r floor/inner wheel arch area corroded

outersills heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement o/s/f hub

Pass 19 Feb 2011 125,611 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 124,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discsin very condition

rear exhaust tail pipe in very poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2010 117,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,623 miles

unable to view front brake pads fully

Fail 24 Feb 2009 109,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

unable to view front brake pads fully

Pass 14 Nov 2007 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 98,286 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 94,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 90,750 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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M971 LPM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M971 LPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M971 LPM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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