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M42 POC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,325 mi
Last recorded79,325 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 POC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,325 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured red wire under in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f top marker lamp not working

no marker lamp fitted to n/s/r upper

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r top marker lamp not working

some slight corrosion around o/s/f top shock absorber mounting

Fail 15 Sep 2022 79,319 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both main silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Try polish lens first (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured red wire under in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f top marker lamp not working

no marker lamp fitted to n/s/r upper

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r top marker lamp not working

some slight corrosion around o/s/f top shock absorber mounting

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 77,020 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,097 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,367 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,346 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feed to n/s front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear of inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber bush worn

Offside mid outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear of inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber bush worn

Offside mid outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill corroded but out of prescibed area

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 42,104 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill corroded but out of prescibed area

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 70,284 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 69,697 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,803 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,054 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,054 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,193 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,917 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,541 miles

condition o/s/f disc

Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condition o/s/f disc

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,236 miles

condition frontbrake disc faces inner slight leak o/s/fsuspension leg

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,032 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

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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M42 POC is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M42 POC, 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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M42 POC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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