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M137 LPD

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 LPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 141,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 141,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 141,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 139,879 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 139,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 137,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

general under-body corrosion

nearside door mirror case damaged

prop shaft play at centre mount

Fail 22 Apr 2013 137,603 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

general under-body corrosion

nearside door mirror case damaged

prop shaft play at centre mount

Pass 27 Mar 2012 135,390 miles

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

Hole in steering (not obstructing drivers use)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,667 miles

hole in outer part of steering wheel

near side door mirror casing damaged

slight play in near side of rack

Fail 3 Feb 2011 132,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

hole in outer part of steering wheel

near side door mirror casing damaged

slight play in near side of rack

Pass 19 Feb 2010 132,272 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 132,272 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

steering wheel cover damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2008 128,757 miles

advanced rear brake imbalance

advanced wear to o/s front wheel bearing

front brake discs heavily coroded

metal part of front flexy pipes coroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s rear brake binding slightly

prop shaft rear centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 127,469 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside hand brake cable worn

Pass 25 Nov 2006 125,169 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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M137 LPD is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M137 LPD, 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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M137 LPD is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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