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M608 DPN

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

158,536 mi
Last recorded158,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM608 DPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 158,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 157,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 157,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 156,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 156,871 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 155,704 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear marker lights inop

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear lamp dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 155,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

All brake pipes heavily greased

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear marker lights inop

Front slam panel insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear lamp dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,787 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

General underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear lamp dull

Rear marker lights inop

Fail 6 Jan 2017 153,787 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All brake pipes heavily greased

General underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear lamp dull

Rear marker lights inop

Pass 11 Jan 2016 151,791 miles

All rear brake pipes heavily greased

Both rear sidemarkers not working

General underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear lamp dull

Fail 4 Jan 2016 151,791 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

All rear brake pipes heavily greased

Both rear sidemarkers not working

General underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear lamp dull

Pass 16 Jan 2015 148,201 miles

FLUCTUATION ON REAR BRAKE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

chassis corroded weakend ,holed nearside and offside middle section . not within 30 cms of testable item

corrosionholes to nearside front wheel arch bodywork

extensive advancing corrosion to vehicle through out

offside rear and nearside rear side marker lamps innoperative

offside rear lamp dull

Fail 5 Jan 2015 148,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FLUCTUATION ON REAR BRAKE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

chassis corroded weakend ,holed nearside and offside middle section . not within 30 cms of testable item

corrosionholes to nearside front wheel arch bodywork

extensive advancing corrosion to vehicle through out

offside rear and nearside rear side marker lamps innoperative

offside rear lamp dull

Pass 9 Jan 2014 144,452 miles

3 marker lamps out

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside battery not fully secure

nearside chassis section corroding but not within prescribed areas

offside rear body mounting corroded but body secure

welding repairs to cab undersealed or covered with trim work

Fail 7 Jan 2014 144,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

3 marker lamps out

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside battery not fully secure

nearside chassis section corroding but not within prescribed areas

welding repairs to cab undersealed or covered with trim work

Pass 17 Jan 2013 141,775 miles

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

all wealding repaires heavily undersealed

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

emissions slighty smokey

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall slighty damaged

offside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

Fail 2 Jan 2013 141,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

nearside front shocker has slight play

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall slighty damaged

offside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both doors slighty corroded

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

nearside battery insecure

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in perscribed area

Fail 17 Jan 2012 139,021 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both doors slighty corroded

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

nearside battery insecure

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in perscribed area

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,421 miles

damage to n/s outter tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2010 136,412 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded.

Brake pipes corroded.

Cut in n/s/r tyre.

Front exhaust mount broken system still supported.

Seepage from p.a.s pump.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to o/s sill/step

n/s chassis corrosion by tank

tyre low on inflation n/s/r inner

Fail 13 Jan 2010 133,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to o/s sill/step

n/s chassis corrosion by tank

tyre low on inflation n/s/r inner

Pass 22 Jan 2009 127,980 miles

n/s body damage but no sharp edges

n/s/r top marker lamp inop and broken

o/s cab entrance step weakend due to heavey corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 20 Jan 2009 127,933 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

n/s body damage but no sharp edges

n/s/r side marker lamp inop

n/s/r top marker lamp inop and broken

o/s cab entrance step weakend due to heavey corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 119,218 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 118,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,898 miles

o/s/r side and o/s/r top marker lamps inop

Fail 1 Feb 2007 106,859 miles

Centre Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f cab step weakend due to excessive corrosion

o/s/r side and o/s/r top marker lamps inop

Pass 10 Feb 2006 97,842 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 97,586 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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M608 DPN is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 M608 DPN, 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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M608 DPN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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