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M991 SMS

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 SMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 131,794 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 131,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 125,358 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 125,344 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2006 118,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006

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.

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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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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M991 SMS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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