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M387 CLH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

245,888 mi
Last recorded245,888 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 CLH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 245,888 miles

Corrosion around rear body at floors and inner arches

Front flexy brake pipes ferrules corroded

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2011 245,711 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion around rear body at floors and inner arches

Front flexy brake pipes ferrules corroded

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2010 237,780 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 237,780 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 237,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 228,728 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 228,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 220,954 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 220,951 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R HANDBRAKE cable close to limits outer .

Sharp edges arches close to limits .

Surface corrosion chass and body work .

Pass 4 Jan 2007 212,085 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 212,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre cracking side wall

Sharpe edges body work close to limits

Surface corrosion chass and body work

Pass 27 Jan 2006 203,610 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 203,608 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Crack in front screen close to limits

Sharp edges rear and n/s/f close to limits

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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M387 CLH is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M387 CLH, 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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M387 CLH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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