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M282 DAE

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

254,537 mi
Last recorded254,537 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 DAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 254,537 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drivers step corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 254,234 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drivers step corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 249,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 246,256 miles

Fog lamps positioned too far inboard

Nearside rear tyre outer close to limit

Offside Rear Chassis corroded through between spring hangers

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 11 Sep 2017 246,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind passenger seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fog lamps positioned to far in board

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Chassis corroded through between springhangers

Fail 11 Sep 2017 246,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind passenger seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fog lamps positioned to far in board

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Chassis corroded through between springhangers

Pass 5 Sep 2016 244,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 244,053 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 240,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 239,012 miles

off side front tyre outer tread area perishing

off side rear service brake effort low and rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 16 May 2013 239,003 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

bottom of off side chassis rail fracturing / rusting in several places

front wheel arch areas rusting

off side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 31 Mar 2012 235,973 miles

corrosion o/s chassis..

moisture around steering rack...

n/s/f side light..

n/s/f wing has slightly sharp edge corrosion....

o/s/f lower ball joint..

o/s/r indicator..

play o/s/f hub..

Pass 29 Mar 2011 227,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front discs corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2011 227,492 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front discs corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2010 214,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s wiper blade split

rear prop bearing worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 209,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

power steering reservior insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2008 201,789 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 201,772 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 191,546 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

HAND BRAKE RELAY PIVOT BOLT STIFF

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 191,546 miles

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

HAND BRAKE RELAY PIVOT BOLT STIFF

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 179,973 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s step corroded and holed at front,but is secure

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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M282 DAE is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M282 DAE, 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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M282 DAE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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