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M301 LOD

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,640 mi
Last recorded17,640 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 LOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 17,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,912 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wheel arch has corrosion

nearside rear brake drum damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 1,995 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars & wall perishing

offside rear tyre wall perishing

oil leak

vehicle tested with 8 passenger seats

Fail 15 Mar 2013 1,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars & wall perishing

offside rear tyre wall perishing

oil leak

vehicle tested with 8 passenger seats

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,855 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Corrosion to lower rear body panel.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,798 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 91,768 miles

extensive engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,763 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

extensive engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,671 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 88,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,046 miles

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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M301 LOD is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M301 LOD, 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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M301 LOD is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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