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M226 HTT

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,427 mi
Last recorded199,427 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 HTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 199,427 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 199,427 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 189,843 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 189,843 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 177,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 177,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Centre Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 176,009 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 176,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 145,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 145,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 137,238 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 137,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

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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M226 HTT is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M226 HTT, 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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M226 HTT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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