MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on nearside front top shocker turret
front numberplate broken
front propshaft bearing unserviceable, advise renewal
nearside rear leafspring slightly displaced
nearside top screen cracked and starting to spider effect, advise replacing front screen
play in nearside front wheel bearing, advise adjustment or replacement
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
both front top shocker mounts corroded
front propshaft bearing unserviceable
nearside rear leaf spring slightly displaced
play in nearside front wheel bearing bordering on being excessive
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
Rear mudguard insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M991 SMS is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M991 SMS, 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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What year was M991 SMS registered?
M991 SMS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1995.
Is M991 SMS safe to buy?
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