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M449 DEU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,636 mi
Last recorded180,636 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 DEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 180,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 179,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 179,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 178,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 173,395 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 173,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 157,570 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2012 157,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 157,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both reverse lamp bulbs inoperative

both sides inner sills sill/steps corroded

temp gauge reads low / slight coolant leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 156,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both sides front lower inner sill /side step areas corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 156,770 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both sides rear body cab panel seams areas corroded

front both sides inner lower [front areas ] sills / wings / steps / outer wing arches corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 156,448 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides body arches / sill s slightly corroded/ wings

both wiper rubbers ends split

clutch faulty

Pass 13 Mar 2009 155,958 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides lower inner wing arch/ sill / door step front areas panels corroded outside areas

coolant leak top engine area slightly/ anti-freeze level low?? /runs cold???

Fail 13 Mar 2009 155,958 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides lower inner wing arch/ sill / door step front areas panels corroded outside areas

coolant leak top engine area slightly/ anti-freeze level low?? /runs cold???

Pass 14 Mar 2008 155,343 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side rear brake binds slightly

rear prop shaft carrier rubber mount slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2008 155,343 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side rear brake binds slightly

rear prop shaft carrier rubber mount slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 154,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 154,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre outer treads slightly worn. †near side head lamp slightly damp [inside]aim correct today. †

near side rear brake backing plate slightly edge damaged

off side front outer wheel arch slightly corroded/door step front corner

Pass 22 Jun 2006 151,246 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 151,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Inner Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel arches repaired,under vehicle generaly surface corrosion slightly,both front doo steps/wing panels slightly corroded,

near side rear brake backing plate slightly damaged. †both front brake hose/pipes slightly corroded. †requires washers all body bolt/nuts too chassis brackets.

oil leak dip stick tube/block seal. †mould inside instrument lens. †drive belts????????

Pass 16 May 2006 151,059 miles

advise rear brakes slightly out of balance (low effort offside)

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

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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M449 DEU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M449 DEU, 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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M449 DEU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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