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M342 BDM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,366 mi
Last recorded118,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 BDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 118,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,134 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL PIECE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 8,374 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 8,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 5,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,121 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 72,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,423 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs pitted with standing

o/s front door step corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,030 miles

front tyre walls cracking

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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M342 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M342 BDM, 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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M342 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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