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M434 TAB

1995 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

221,943 mi
Last recorded221,943 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 TAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2008 221,943 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion throughout chassis and front subframe

cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall

handbrake allmost at end of travel

handbrake rod support corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 209,303 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

hazard switch not illuminating

n/s mid chassis corroded

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

o/s & n/s cab step corroded

o/s/f w/arch taped & n/s/f w/arch corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2007 209,303 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 209,290 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake guide broken

hazard switch not illuminating

n/s mid chassis corrosion

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

o/s & n/s cab step corroded

o/s/f w/arch taped & n/s/f w/arch corroded

o/s/r outer tyre worn

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 191,623 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

handbrake guide broken

hazard switch not illuminating

n/s/f & o/s/f inner w/arch corrosion

o/s & n/s step corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch repaired with tape

o/s/r lens damaged

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle in an extensively corroded condition

water leak from windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2006 191,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

handbrake guide broken

hazard switch not illuminating

n/s/f & o/s/f inner w/arch corrosion

o/s & n/s step corrosion

o/s/f w/arch repaired with tape

o/s/r lens damaged

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle in a extensively corroded condition

water leak from windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2006 191,573 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f inner w/arches

front disc's corroded

handbrake guide broken

hazard switch not illuminating

n/s/r inner tyre down to 3mm

o/s & n/s cab step corrosion

o/s/r light lens damaged

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle in an extensively corroded condition

water leak from screen n/s cab

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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M434 TAB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 M434 TAB, 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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M434 TAB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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