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M238 GBJ

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,695 mi
Last recorded157,695 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 GBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Rear Service brake: service 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 156,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 155,219 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both front footwells

engine component on ns loose

repares made to both front wings

slight corrosion to both chassis rails

welding reparesmade to vehicle in places

Fail 27 Jul 2010 155,219 miles

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

corrosion to both front footwells

engine component on ns loose

repares made to both front wings

slight corrosion to both chassis rails

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

welding reparesmade to vehicle in places

Pass 28 Jul 2009 148,947 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Corrosion in the area of the offside front step

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front headlamp lens cracked, not affecting beam pattern

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 148,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel arches corroded

Corrosion in the area of the offside front step

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front headlamp lens cracked, not affecting beam pattern

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 141,692 miles

2nd propshaft bearing support,excessive play in.

Poor pattern on nearside front headlamp lens,needs cleaning from inside.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 141,687 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

2nd propshaft bearing support,excessive play in.

Poor pattern on nearside front headlamp lens,needs cleaning from inside.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 140,394 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 140,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Small stone chips in centre lower swept area and outside offside lower swept area

Pass 6 Jun 2006 138,231 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 138,231 miles

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt is perished

cab floor is rusted and weak

clutch pedal rubber is worn

front brake hoses ferrules are corroded

marks in the webbing of the n/s front seat belt

n/s front inner arch is rusted

n/s rear shock absorber is damp

o/s rear outer tyre outer side wall is cut

oil leak

power steering pump is damp

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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M238 GBJ 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 58.3%.

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 M238 GBJ, 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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What year was M238 GBJ registered?

M238 GBJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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