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M349 BDM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,402 mi
Last recorded2,402 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 BDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 2,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake rigid pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sill corroded and has hole but does not affect rigidity.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill and under step corroded but not affecting rigidity.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Does not cover 75mm in 5 mins. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 2,397 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 2,379 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 2,368 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 2,133 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 2,122 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 1,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,323 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,231 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 97,229 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,448 miles

Oil leak

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,714 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,899 miles

centre propshaft mounting worn ( rear mounting)

front crossmember corroded o/s

Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,897 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

centre propshaft mounting worn (rear mounting)

front crossmember corroded o/s

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,850 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 80,723 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 6 Apr 2013 77,932 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,202 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 74,202 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,252 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 68,252 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,065 miles

fuel filler cap broken but secure

vehicle body and chassis members heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,042 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 60,042 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,698 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

o/s door step corrossion

variouse corrossion under vehichel

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,886 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 50,886 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly 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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M349 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M349 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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M349 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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