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M538 UMH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 UMH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 120,245 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 110,658 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 110,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion both ns & os under body door step area rusty & holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer ns & os door steps holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak

under body dirty & surface rust & none related areas holed

both centre propshaft bearings worn out

Fail 20 Feb 2017 109,167 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member as marked (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both under door step holed ns&os under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

under body suface rust & none related areas holed

prop shaft rubber mountings worn out

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,122 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member as marked (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion both under door step holed ns&os under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

under body suface rust & none related areas holed

prop shaft rubber mountings worn out

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,462 miles

Nearside Rear cross member holed

Nearside outer door sill holed

Offside Front Lower cross member holed

centre prop mounting worn

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,457 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear cross member holed

Nearside outer door sill holed

Offside Front Lower cross member holed

centre prop mounting worn

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,731 miles

Brake fluid is black inside reservoir

Rear X member has a hole in it due to corrosion

Rear gearbox mount is soft due to oil contamination, recomend replacing

Rear spring front shackle bushes have play in them recomend replacing soon

Propshaft centre bearing excessivly worn

Fail 21 Jan 2015 107,726 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Brake fluid is black inside reservoir

Oil leak

Rear X member has a hole in it due to corrosion

Rear gearbox mount is soft due to oil contamination,recomend replacing.

Rear spring front shackle bushes have play in them recomend replacing soon

Slight judder on rear brakes

Propshaft centre bearing excessivly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose

brake fluid black

headlights misted

nsr chassis holed

under body suface rusty

Oil leak

centre prop mounting worn out

Fail 16 Jan 2014 107,169 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Brake fluid is black

Chassis surface corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both head lights misted

under body rusty

centre prop mounting split

sharp edge n/s/r

Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,083 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both head lights misted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r outer sheth on park brake cable damaged

under body rusty

centre prop mounting split

sharp edge n/s/r

Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,425 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

brake warning light not working on dash

centre prop bearing worn

rear ramps ? shap edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012 105,450 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

centre prop bearing worn

rear ramps ? shap edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,465 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under vehicle serface corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,446 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under vehicle serface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,560 miles

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

Oil leak

under vehicle serface corrision

Fail 20 Nov 2009 101,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

under vehicle serface corrision

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,222 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 90,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 78,877 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 78,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M538 UMH is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 M538 UMH, 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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M538 UMH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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