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M424 SOG

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 SOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,440 miles

Rusty underneath

Fail 3 Feb 2024 123,114 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear of cab chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 120,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 120,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,144 miles

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 30 Jan 2021 118,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Above fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,679 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both anti roll bar attachment rubbers worn

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass and housing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat cushion heavily worn on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing centre cap missing

Rear both registration plate lamps in poor condition

vehicle underside heavily coated in mud

Fail 11 Feb 2020 115,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both anti roll bar attachment rubbers worn

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass and housing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat cushion heavily worn on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing centre cap missing

Rear both registration plate lamps in poor condition

vehicle underside heavily coated in mud

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,188 miles

Front both anti roll bar attachment rubbers worn

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

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged and housing backing missing

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat cushion heavily worn on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing centre cap missing

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

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

Rear both rear registration lamps in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2019 113,183 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure rubber collapsed (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front both anti roll bar attachment rubbers worn

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

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged and housing backing missing

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat cushion heavily worn on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing centre cap missing

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

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

Rear both rear registration lamps in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear cab panel corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jan 2018 110,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (3.1.9)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear cab panel corroded and holed

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe on hanger (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

both rear lamps are damaged

both rear number plate lamps are in poor condition

driver seat is in poor condition

front springs are corroded

offside rear spring is splayed

rear panel is damaged and corroded

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2017 106,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at rear of cab (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe on hanger (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

both rear lamps are damaged

both rear number plate lamps are in poor condition

driver seat is in poor condition

front springs are corroded

offside rear spring is splayed

rear panel is damaged and corroded

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,527 miles

exhaust poor condition

front springs corroded

number plate lamps poor condition

oil leak

rear lamps poor condition

rear pannel damaged and corroded

drivers seat poor condition

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

Centre prop bearing

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch by shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by tank x2 (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre prop bearing

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

drivers seat poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front springs corroded

number plate lamps poor condition

oil leak

rear lamps poor condition

rear pannel damaged and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,552 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,456 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

rear of cab corroded just outside prescribed area

wings corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

rear of cab corroded just outside prescribed area

wings corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,727 miles

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

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

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

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

cab corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,814 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,616 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 84,598 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

propshaft mounting worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,373 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 18 Feb 2010 81,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,527 miles

note metal brake pipes covered in thick grease unable to check for corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2008 74,510 miles

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

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

note metal brake pipes covered in thick grease unable to check for corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,900 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,701 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 67,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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M424 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 M424 SOG, 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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M424 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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