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M439 UMM

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,010 mi
Last recorded232,010 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 UMM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 232,010 miles

1.dipstick tubr insecure 2.engine oil level low 3.propshaft centre bearing dteriorated 4.

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 232,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

1.dipstick tubr insecure 2.engine oil level low 3.propshaft centre bearing dteriorated 4.

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 200,827 miles

slight engine oil leak, engine oil level low, engine blowing slight blue smoke

Pass 1 Mar 2010 183,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

sligth oil leak under engine

Fail 16 Feb 2010 183,166 miles

Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

sligth oil leak under engine

Pass 17 Feb 2009 166,488 miles

N/S rear bumper end cap missing. Rear both back doors corroded. Rear both door hindges corroded. Oil leak under the engine. Slight crack on front number plate. o/s rear outer sill corroded. middle inner sill corrded on n/s. o/s rear wheel arches corr

Slight chip on driver zone A under 10mm.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 147,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 147,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 129,292 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded †n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 217,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 217,438 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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 UMM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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