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M146 VHG

1995 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

303,135 mi
Last recorded303,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 VHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 303,135 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Passenger floor within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember outrigger within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cracked and corroded within 30cm of rear suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Driver floor within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected Lower u/j seized (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear corrosion around rear window within 30cm of seat belt mounts

Pass 24 Jun 2021 293,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

chassis has signs of previous repairs in various places but all appear strong

Fail 24 Jun 2021 293,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis has signs of previous repairs in various places but all appear strong

Pass 15 Jun 2020 279,234 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

play in the offside steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2019 276,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 276,099 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 275,139 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight corrosion throughout vehicle chassis

Pass 29 Feb 2016 274,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cracks in rear tyre treads which do not appear to be down to ply or cords

slight bind nsf brake

small chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Feb 2015 271,890 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear chassis

slight play in propshaft bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 269,579 miles

General underchassis corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2013 265,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 265,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 260,811 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battery insecure

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 257,105 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2011 256,927 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 240,957 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 219,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 168,304 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 31 Jan 2008 168,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 167,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 160,181 miles

oil leak on engine

silencer weak

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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M146 VHG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M146 VHG, 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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M146 VHG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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