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M138 DOU

1995 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,909 mi
Last recorded228,909 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 DOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 228,909 miles

wear o/s/f wheel bearing

battery insecure

corrosion n/s/f top inner wing

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on front inner wings

corrosion on main brake pipe to flexy

front shockers leaking

headlamp aims

steering stiff borderline

Fail 16 Apr 2010 228,909 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

corrosion n/s/f top inner wing

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on front inner wings

corrosion on main brake pipe to flexy

front shockers leaking

headlamp aims

steering stiff borderline

wear o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 227,086 miles

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

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

corrosion on all floors & chassis rails borderline

corrosion on n/s/f top inner wing by shocker mounting

corrosion on rear brake pipe too & from load valve

corrosion on rear inner wings

corrosion on sills

Pass 5 Mar 2009 227,086 miles

corrosion on all floors & chassis rails borderline

corrosion on n/s/f top inner wing by shocker mounting

corrosion on rear brake pipe too & from load valve

corrosion on rear inner wings

corrosion on sills

Pass 15 Jan 2008 223,776 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort

Pass 13 Feb 2007 217,786 miles

noise from steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2007 217,781 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 213,071 miles

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

drivers door mirror lense damaged but not adversly affecting view

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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M138 DOU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M138 DOU, 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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M138 DOU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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