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M978 FGE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,300 mi
Last recorded171,300 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 FGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2007 171,300 miles

n/s seat belt / all wheel arches rear doors o/s n/s sills corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing / oil leak / n/s/f brake hose steel ends corroded / front and rear crossmembers and o/s n/s chassis o/s and n/s out rigers corroded

n/s/r tail light cracked / o/s door mirror cover loose / load valve stiff and corroded / park brake pivot bolt seized / front to rear brake pipe corroded /

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension mounting areas corroded /

Pass 16 Mar 2006 164,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under side of van corroded on bits but not holed

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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M978 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M978 FGE, 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 M978 FGE registered?

M978 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M978 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M978 FGE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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