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M347 PKL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 PKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 94,811 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,267 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F inner sill corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 93,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F inner sill corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,882 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,675 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,062 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,226 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 55,997 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Center rear view mirror missing

OSR/NSR tyres sidewalls cracking up

Only just pass's smoke test

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,435 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s front tyre under inflated

Pass 27 May 2008 48,335 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall break-up

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,520 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 45,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,712 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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M347 PKL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M347 PKL, 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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M347 PKL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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