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M983 RUX

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,026 mi
Last recorded241,026 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 RUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 241,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf spring bushes perished but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat removed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 240,973 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab step corroded close to seat anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf spring bushes perished but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of shocker strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear seat removed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 240,896 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 240,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 239,461 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 239,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 237,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 234,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 234,031 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 234,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 227,345 miles

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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M983 RUX is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M983 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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M983 RUX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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