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M388 EHP

1995 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,418 mi
Last recorded127,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 EHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,418 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,410 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 127,315 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 125,438 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 124,594 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,796 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 116,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis holed by brake pipe flexi (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both joint clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,190 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front down pipe joint / clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front silencer rear welded joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,026 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded ,over 30% (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 107,423 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,871 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,560 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,673 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,366 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 91,365 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,673 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,087 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 82,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,899 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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M388 EHP is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M388 EHP, 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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M388 EHP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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