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M4 DHB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,355 mi
Last recorded150,355 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 DHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 150,355 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 150,090 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

0ffside grill insecure

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear chassis corroded

propshaft loose at centre joint (bearing)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 144,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 144,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

prop shaft front joint loose

Pass 28 Apr 2009 138,603 miles

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

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

all rear leaf spring mounting rubbers in poor condition

battery insecure

both rear chassis support panels by suspension mountings are corroding

both sides: metal connections to front flexi rubber brake hoses are corroding

engine earth strap near steering column uj zip tied

front wheel arches corroding

n/s/f metal brake pipe in engine bay starting to corrode

o/s wiper requires attention

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

oil damp around PAS pipe

oil leaks

suspect non standard bolt repair on o/s/f hub

suspect non standard bolt repair to o/s/f caliper mounting

weld repairs to both front wheel arches

weld repairs to n/s and o/s seatbelt mounting prescribed areas

Fail 15 Apr 2009 138,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,315 miles

Both rear outter tyres perished on sidewalls.

Engine uneven on idle.

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 132,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Both rear outter tyres perished on sidewalls.

Engine uneven on idle.

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Off side parking brake effort low.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 124,074 miles

advisory as previous [brake cables repleced ]

Fail 18 Nov 2006 123,885 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both hand brake cable , outer casings split

Corrosian starting o/s/f top strut mounts

Drivers seat in poor condition

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front no.plate in poor condition

Metal sections of front flexi brake hoses starting to corrode

N/s and o/s rear cross member outrigger starting to corrode

N/s gearbox cross member bolts loose

N/s/f body bolts loose

N/s/r mud flaps rubbing against shocks

N/s/r tow bar bolts loose.

Oil leak

Slight play both front anti roll bar mounts

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

re-torque front wheel nuts

Pass 18 Nov 2005 117,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 117,331 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight misting both front shocks

slight movement both inner rack joints

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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M4 DHB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M4 DHB, 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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M4 DHB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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