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M296 MTA

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

4,577 mi
Last recorded4,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 MTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 4,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle chassis and body

Fail 1 Aug 2019 4,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle chassis and body

Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,220 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 4,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 4,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front inner sill corroded not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 4,035 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front inner sill corroded not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,834 miles

o/s/front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 3,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 3,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

charging light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 304 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 303 miles

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,565 miles

cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

judder on rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,321 miles

nearside battery insecure

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,321 miles

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

nearside battery insecure

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,935 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 56,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M296 MTA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M296 MTA, 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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M296 MTA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 1995.

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