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M990 RDW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

256,258 mi
Last recorded256,258 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 RDW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 256,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 256,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle has been presented with 8 passenger seats; other seats have been removed and are not present at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2009 256,209 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.1.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3b)

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

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

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

chip in screen

wipers poor

prop mounts worn

Pass 24 Nov 2008 248,572 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

chip in o/s front screen

general body / chassis poor. Several repairs covered in under seal

Fail 11 Nov 2008 248,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

chip in o/s front screen

Pass 16 Oct 2007 237,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

small chip in lower A zone

Fail 15 Oct 2007 237,155 miles

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

Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.5)

small chip in lower A zone

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 223,497 miles

PAS drive belt loose

chip in wind screen 10mm limit

slight damage to o/s front tyre side wall

steering rack worn on limit o/s

Fail 4 Oct 2006 223,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel near limit

slight damage to front tyre walls

steering rack worn on limit

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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M990 RDW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M990 RDW, 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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M990 RDW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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