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M389 HGG

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,379 mi
Last recorded163,379 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 HGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 163,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion body chassis/crossmembers corroding (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/chassis brackets/inner/outer sills etc (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s front inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise attention or changing

extensive welding on various parts of vehicle and chassis

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear springs eye bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2017 162,952 miles

corrosion on both flitch plates on crossmember in front of rear axle

corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis

lift in prop shaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

oil leaks on engine

play in diff pinion

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 159,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush advise changing at earliest convienience (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise repairs or changing

corrosion on front crossmember andboth front chassis brackets

corrosion on o/s outer sill

corrosion on various outer panels

corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis

drivers seat squab in poor condition

lift in diff pinion

oil leaks on engine and diff

vehicle looking tatty and tired

Pass 27 Jan 2015 157,736 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear spring bushes perishing

both headlight lenses deteriorating

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on n/s front inner and outer wheelarches

corrosion on o/s front chassis bracket

corrosion on various outer panels

corrosion on various parts of chassis sections

Pass 9 Jan 2014 155,522 miles

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

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)

general corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2013 154,483 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs scored

front valance corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 152,753 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

corrosion on various parts of cab

corrosion on various parts of chassis and crossmembers

headlight lenses deteriorating

slight oil leak on diff

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2010 151,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 150,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2009 150,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2008 147,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 147,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 142,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 135,236 miles

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

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

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

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 HGG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M389 HGG, 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 HGG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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