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M997 TKL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,051 mi
Last recorded183,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 TKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 183,051 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

center propshaft bearings delaminating

Pass 28 May 2009 167,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust rusty

o/s/f disc rusty on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2009 174,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust rusty

front to rear metel brake pipe rusty

o/s/f disc rusty on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2008 167,901 miles

o/s and n/s front wheel arches rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 May 2008 167,910 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

play in both center prop bearings

rear metal brake pipes rusty

o/s and n/s front wheel arches rusty

Pass 17 May 2007 102,853 miles

as last test

Fail 15 May 2007 102,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 15 May 2006 156,209 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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M997 TKL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M997 TKL, 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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M997 TKL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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