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M979 UTV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 UTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner edges (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,372 miles

rust forming on front inner disc surface rust on front chassis legs

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,218 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,370 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,605 miles

THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE,[BLOWING SLIGHTLY].

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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M979 UTV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M979 UTV, 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 M979 UTV registered?

M979 UTV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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