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M138 SOG

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,387 mi
Last recorded28,387 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 SOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab steps insecure door step and sill badly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position light bulb wrong

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tipper frame/chassis badly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 28,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tearing/cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab steps insecure door step and sill badly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position light bulb wrong

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tipper frame/chassis badly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 22 May 2019 26,266 miles

Nearside Front door step support excessive corrosion

Nearside Rear position light wrong bulb fitted

Offside door step inner sill holed corrode

rear chassis both sides general corrosion

Fail 14 May 2019 26,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall perished and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door step support excessive corrosion

Nearside Rear position light wrong bulb fitted

Offside dip beam pattern just visible

Offside door step inner sill holed corrode

rear chassis both sides general corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,871 miles

N/s/f, tyre perished.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 22,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 22,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hangers poor condition.

all rear tyres cracking and perished.

both inner rear tyres close to legal limit.

oil leaks

tipper bed corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 18,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber cracking and perished

Rear tipper bed corroded and holed

all rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 6 Nov 2014 16,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front wheelarches poor condition

drivers seat poor condition

n/s/f body point has poor welding repair

n/s/r and o/s/r outer tyres perished and sidewlls damaged

tipper body poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2013 11,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 11,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,972 miles

n/s/r, outer tyre has slight damage on outer wall.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 6,949 miles

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

n/s/r, outer tyre has slight damage on outer wall.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,880 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight damage to both outer rear tyres

Fail 8 Aug 2011 2,871 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight damage to both outer rear tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,924 miles

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

heavy corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,201 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,170 miles

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

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

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

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

offside doorstep sill corroded/weak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,252 miles

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

o/s/f inner wheelarch has hole very close to suspension mounting

Fail 5 Feb 2008 94,251 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f inner wheelarch has hole very close to suspension mounting

Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,541 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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M138 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M138 SOG, 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 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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