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M389 APO

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 APO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 53,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

under side has welding repairs

wiring on o/s/f damaged

Fail 14 May 2025 53,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

under side has welding repairs

wiring on o/s/f damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2024 52,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s battery loose and wires damaged

o/s/f chassis corroded

welding repairs to van

Fail 12 Jun 2024 52,718 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively moving very slowly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank held up with ratchet strap

o/s battery loose and wires damaged

o/s/f chassis corroded

welding repairs to van

Pass 19 May 2023 51,889 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both inner and outer sills corroded

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

Front Cross member corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 51,889 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both inner and outer sills corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 51,070 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cross member corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 May 2022 51,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cross member corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 49,306 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (near side and off side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 49,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (near side and off side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2020 45,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,936 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 44,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,924 miles

steering ignition assembly loose

Fail 28 Jun 2016 41,920 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering ignition assembly loose

Pass 29 May 2015 38,796 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

O/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 28 May 2015 38,796 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

O/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,036 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,448 miles

both front arches innerside becoming corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,040 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,172 miles

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

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

advise exhaust temp repair

Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,679 miles

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

advise fluid leak on secondary tank on o/s of vehical

Pass 16 May 2008 23,713 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 23,713 miles

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,067 miles

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

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

advise both front flexi hose ferrels corroded

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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M389 APO is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M389 APO, 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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M389 APO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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