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M449 DTC

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,030 mi
Last recorded193,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 DTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 193,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both propshaft centre bearings worn excessive not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming round the nearside front suspension top mount not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming round the offside front suspension top mount not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2012 193,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both propshaft centre bearings worn excessive not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming round the nearside front suspension top mount not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming round the offside front suspension top mount not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2011 187,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both propshaft centre bearings worn excessive not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming by both front suspension top mounts not excessive at time of test

slight play in both front d mounting bushes on the anti roll bar not excessive at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2011 187,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both propshaft centre bearings worn excessive not a reason for rejection at time of test

corrosion forming by both front suspension top mounts not excessive at time of test

slight play in both front d mounting bushes on the anti roll bar not excessive at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2010 181,525 miles

corrosion around front shocker tops

main offside chassis corroding

offside front chassis corroding

rear spring eye bushes worn

Fail 9 Mar 2010 181,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion around front shocker tops

main offside chassis corroding

offside front chassis corroding

rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 170,974 miles

Nearside front tyrwe worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion nearside front inner arch/strut top.

Slight corrosion offside front inner arch/strut top.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 157,819 miles

oil leak on engine

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

load likely to come out under gap at tail gate

o/s wide angle mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tipper hinge bar retaining pin broken

Fail 21 Feb 2008 157,803 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

load likely to come out under gap at tail gate

o/s wide angle mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tipper hinge bar retaining pin broken

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2007 147,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat swob worn

oil leak on engine

tail pipe of exhaust rubbing on road spring rear

Pass 25 Jan 2006 140,641 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 140,641 miles

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 DTC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M449 DTC, 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 DTC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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