MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all welding repairs heavily undersealed
both front,centre and rear chassis rails, undersills, outersills and floors slightly corroded
slight brake bind on nearside rear
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slighty corroded
both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front discs slighty corroded
both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front discs slighty corroded
both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both front,centre and rear floors,undersills and outersills slightly corroded
exhaust knocking on vehicles chassis
nearside front suspension,steering squeaking when on full lock
nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded
nearside handbrake performance requires attention soon
nearside wiper slightly smearing screen
offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon
rear cross member slightly corroded
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both front,centre and rear floors,undersills and outersills slightly corroded
exhaust knocking on vehicles chassis
nearside front suspension,steering squeaking when on full lock
nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded
nearside wiper slightly smearing screen
offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon
rear cross member slightly corroded
fuel tank slightly damp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank slightly damp
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside wing mirror cover missing
several corrosion spots showing
nearside steering rack has slight play
offside ball joint has slight play
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
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M981 RUX is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M981 RUX, 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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M981 RUX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 1995.
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