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M379 PWN

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 PWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 145,510 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 145,504 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has slight radial cracking

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to windscreen at nearside and offside does not impair drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has slight radial cracking

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to windscreen at nearside and offside does not impair drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shoko top fixing inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shoko upper fixing inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

front bumper loose , battery loose , o/s/f wing rusted tapped repaired

underside chassis etc needs to be cleaner for retest

Pass 10 Nov 2015 138,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 137,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,646 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel arches corroded not within structual point

nearside front outer sill corroded not within structual point

nearside headlamp deteriorated beam pattern weak

offside front outer sill corroded not within structual point

rear bulkhead corroded not within structual point

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 14 Nov 2014 132,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel arches corroded not within structual point

nearside front outer sill corroded not within structual point

nearside headlamp deteriorated beam pattern weak

offside front outer sill corroded not within structual point

rear bulkhead corroded not within structual point

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 127,077 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel arches repaired with tape

rear of cab corroded not within structual point

slight corrosion to offside outer sill not within structual point

Fail 11 Nov 2013 127,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel arches repaired with tape

rear of cab corroded not within structual point

slight corrosion to offside outer sill not within structual point

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,215 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure

exhaust loose at centre joint

hazard switch sticky

nearside headlamp pattern weak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wheel arch repaired with tape

Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure

exhaust loose at centre joint

hazard switch sticky

nearside headlamp pattern weak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 120,924 miles

both rear inner tyres worn low

center prop shaft splines worn

nearside blind spot mirror damaged

nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

poor pattern to nearisde headlamp

Fail 26 Jun 2012 120,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner tyres worn low

center prop shaft splines worn

nearside blind spot mirror damaged

nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

poor pattern to nearisde headlamp

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,555 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork is in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2011 115,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork is in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

rear section exhaust loose

Fail 14 Jul 2010 109,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

rear section exhaust loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,480 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 103,418 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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 Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,480 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 97,271 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 91,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 90,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front bumper loose

slight play in steering rack

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,502 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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M379 PWN is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 M379 PWN, 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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M379 PWN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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