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M229 HEG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,983 mi
Last recorded93,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 HEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 93,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,038 miles

BOTH REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES DETERATED ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

MIDDLE CHASSIE RAILS ON NEAR SIDE AND OFFSIDE HOLED AND WEAK AND ARE NOT NEAR A LOAD BEARING POINT

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

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER HOLED CORRORED AND WEAK ALL OVER

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

BOTH REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHES DETERATED ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

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

MIDDLE CHASSIE RAILS ON NEAR SIDE AND OFFSIDE HOLED AND WEAK AND ARE NOT NEAR A LOAD BEARING POINT

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

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

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER HOLED CORRORED AND WEAK ALL OVER

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear chassis starting to corrode

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,170 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion under vehicle and extensive welding carried out on vehicle

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 18 May 2006 221,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 221,857 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

propshaft bearings seperating

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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M229 HEG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White 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 M229 HEG, 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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M229 HEG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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