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M529 HDS

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,659 mi
Last recorded100,659 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM529 HDS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 100,659 miles

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

DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

REVERSE LIGHT INOP.

Fail 3 May 2012 100,639 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

REVERS LIGHT INOP.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2011 98,157 miles

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

CLUTCH PEDAL PAD WORN.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 May 2011 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

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

CLUTCH PEDAL PAD WORN.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2010 96,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 May 2010 96,209 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 May 2009 94,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL PAD

DRIVER SEAT WORN

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 94,220 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL PAD

DRIVER SEAT WORN

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,820 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 90,802 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,514 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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M529 HDS 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 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 M529 HDS, 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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M529 HDS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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