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M355 BDM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 BDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,843 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (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))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,455 miles

Both rear tyres starting too perish on sidewall

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

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

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

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel trims fitted, obstructing brake inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2020 65,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres starting too perish on sidewall

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

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

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

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel trims fitted, obstructing brake inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,372 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,135 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,193 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,544 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking onto steering rack from engine

slight wear in centre propshaft bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,608 miles

wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,022 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,021 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre perished

propshaft centre u/j worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,047 miles

Oil leak

propshaft worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 35,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,313 miles

same as last sheet

Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

prop-shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorating

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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M355 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M355 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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What year was M355 BDM registered?

M355 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M355 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M355 BDM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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