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M985 RKJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

326,460 mi
Last recorded326,460 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 326,460 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 322,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 320,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 318,847 miles

Offside front headlamp lens faded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 316,336 miles

Oil leak

n/s fromt wheel arch corroded .

o/s front wheel arch corroded by top strut mount .

Fail 27 Jul 2015 316,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s fromt wheel arch corroded .

o/s front wheel arch corroded by top strut mount .

Pass 11 Jul 2014 313,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 310,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 304,293 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 298,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear body panel loose

Fail 16 Nov 2010 298,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear body panel loose

Pass 27 Nov 2009 281,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 281,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 254,263 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 254,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 226,629 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 226,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 205,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 198,772 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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M985 RKJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M985 RKJ, 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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M985 RKJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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