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M439 NKN

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,400 mi
Last recorded2,400 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 NKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 2,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 96,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

number plate lamps do not illuminate number plate (build up of rust on lenses?).

Fail 31 Mar 2022 87,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

number plate lamps do not illuminate number plate (build up of rust on lenses?).

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,102 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside battery tray corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

front coil and rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,102 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside battery tray corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

front coil and rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,087 miles

direction indicators not self cancelling

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,013 miles

exhaust front section corroding at rear flange joint

Fail 13 Jun 2014 52,013 miles

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

exhaust front section corroding at rear flange joint

Pass 14 May 2013 50,883 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to split

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 14 May 2013 50,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to split

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 14 May 2012 49,946 miles

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

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

o/s & n/s rear floors corroding at front of rear inner wheelarches

o/s/f flitch corroding under wheelarch

o/s/r chassis corroding near suspension bump stop area

Pass 14 May 2012 49,946 miles

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

o/s & n/s rear floors corroding at front of rear inner wheelarches

o/s/f flitch corroding under wheelarch

o/s/r chassis corroding near suspension bump stop area

Pass 17 May 2011 48,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,013 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 48,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,814 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,571 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,160 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside /chassis

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,654 miles

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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M439 NKN is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M439 NKN, 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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M439 NKN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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