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M442 NEP

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

179,202 mi
Last recorded179,202 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 NEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 179,202 miles

Corrosion to both front steps

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

Various surface corrosion on chassis

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 179,200 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine vacuum pump / alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Both x2 (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Corrosion to both front steps

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

Various surface corrosion on chassis

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 179,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi + rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Various body corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

propshaft mounting corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 179,172 miles

Front propshaft mounting point corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

various body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 179,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 179,083 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 179,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 179,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 179,033 miles

corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2020 179,032 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2019 179,011 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrig (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 178,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to cab floor

slight corrosion to offside inner wing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 178,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to cab floor

slight corrosion to offside inner wing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 165,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 178,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 171,871 miles

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out.

underbody and chassis corrosion in places.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 165,624 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

body corrosion in places.

rear crossmember corroding.

underbody and chassis corrosion in places.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 159,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

extensive welding repairs carried out.

front brake discs worn and corroded,not affecting performance.

underbody/body and underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 159,767 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

front brake discs worn and corroded,not affecting performance.

underbody/body and underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

front brake discs and pads wearing low,advise to replace soon.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

damage to outer wall ,of nearside rear outer tyre.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 130,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 127,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 122,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 117,981 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 117,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 109,643 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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M442 NEP is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 M442 NEP, 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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M442 NEP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M442 NEP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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