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ExpiredMileage
15,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis corroded
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Chassis corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all brake pipes undersealed
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal various repairs front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal various repairs front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front interior bonnet release handle broken(bonnet opens with cable protruding from bonnet)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front temporary style fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front condensation inside headlamp unit
Offside Rear Lower damage to corner of body
Offside Rear Upper outline marker lamp inoperative
Offside Rear chassis leg corroded
vehicle structure has had extensive welding repairs undertaken
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brake pipes covered in grease
all chassis and front inner wing welded and covered in heavy under seal
front anti roll bar link bushes perishing
offside and nearside front inner wing corroded were joining to front pannal
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joining to middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all brake pipes covered in grease
all chassis and front inner wing welded and covered in heavy under seal
front anti roll bar link bushes perishing
offside and nearside front inner wing corroded were joining to front pannal
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to inner body (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front corroded
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Braking system leaking servo (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front corroded
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Electrical wiring insecure steering column under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded weight load compensator chassis (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not parking (8.2.1c)
both batteries loose
both front inner wheel arches corroded
screen damaged
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front screen damaged
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front screen damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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M972 TKL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M972 TKL, 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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M972 TKL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1995.
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