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M973 AOW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 AOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 122,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 120,593 miles

Oil leak

air filter intake pipe broken

engine fan belt squeels

engine water level lamp on

Fail 15 Nov 2008 120,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

air filter intake pipe broken

engine fan belt squeels

engine water level lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2007 118,960 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe bent

Fail 15 Nov 2007 118,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe bent

Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,406 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 116,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

passed smoke test but cannot obtain print out

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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M973 AOW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M973 AOW, 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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What year was M973 AOW registered?

M973 AOW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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