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M168 HGD

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,908 mi
Last recorded226,908 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 HGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 226,908 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis plated in various places and undersealed

general corrosion to chassis and underbody covered with fresh or old underseal

oil leaks

screen cracked

tipper body corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 226,866 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

chassis plated in various places and undersealed

general corrosion to chassis and underbody covered with fresh or old underseal

oil leaks

screen cracked

tipper body corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 212,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

chassis undersealed

rear light pannel corroided

Fail 28 Oct 2014 212,166 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

chassis undersealed

rear light pannel corroided

Pass 25 Jun 2013 195,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight beams just visible

oil level low

rear under valance corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 195,037 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight beams just visible

oil level low

rear under valance corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 182,357 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

cracked front reg plate

dim offside rear position light

front washers weak

handbrake travel high

propshaft centre mounting worn

slight corrosion to both front upper shock absorber mounting points

slight wear to rear spring shackle bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 180,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 177,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 176,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 176,105 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 176,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front inner wings coroded around strut top mounts

centre prop shaft uj worn out

Pass 14 Apr 2008 174,783 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 174,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 172,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 171,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Apr 2006 167,296 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 167,285 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear cab coroded

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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M168 HGD is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M168 HGD, 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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M168 HGD is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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