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M356 GVV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,537 mi
Last recorded196,537 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 GVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 196,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all and some parts covered with under seal (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 196,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all and some parts covered with under seal (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 195,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

play in n\s\f wheel

Fail 7 May 2016 195,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

play in n\s\f wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2015 194,482 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 8 Jan 2014 191,964 miles

BOTH WIPER SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Front bumper insecure

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

LOAD BED CORRODED

N/S CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (FUEL TANK RETAINER)

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

NSR WHEEL ARCH MISSING

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

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

OSF INNER SILL CORRODED

OSR WHEEL ARCH CRACKED

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR X MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 6 Jan 2014 191,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH WIPER SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Front bumper insecure

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

LOAD BED CORRODED

N/S CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (FUEL TANK RETAINER)

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

NSR WHEEL ARCH MISSING

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

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

OSF INNER SILL CORRODED

OSR WHEEL ARCH CRACKED

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR X MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2012 189,098 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 185,372 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

loads of surface corrosion under the vehicle

rear cross memeber is slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 185,362 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

loads of surface corrosion under the vehicle

rear cross memeber is slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 184,824 miles

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

n/s/f steering play

n/s/r inner tyre flat

underside corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 175,910 miles

all brake pipes are slightly corroed

all of chassis is slightly corroed

Fail 15 Jun 2009 175,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake pipes are slightly corroed

all of chassis is slightly corroed

Pass 20 Jun 2008 170,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion under front wheel arches

front member corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 163,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 163,228 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 May 2006 153,458 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear diff pinion has large amount of play and leaking oil

Fail 29 Apr 2006 153,458 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear diff pinion has large amount of play and leaking oil

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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M356 GVV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M356 GVV, 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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M356 GVV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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