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M981 RUX

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,239 mi
Last recorded236,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 RUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 236,239 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 236,235 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 233,959 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 233,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 232,000 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 231,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 229,465 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 229,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 221,327 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 209,678 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside ball joint has slight play

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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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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