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M656 DLM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,040 mi
Last recorded107,040 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 DLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 106,745 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,587 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 101,587 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 96,873 miles

Oil leak

both front flexible brake hoses heavily corroded.

front and rear wheel arches corrroded.

induction pipe split temporary repair.

nearside rear corner/light damaged temporary repair(tape).

nearside rear metal brake pipe across axle heavily corroded.

offside door mirror damaged temporary repair(gaffer tape).

offside front to rear meatal brake pipe corroded.

offside rear wheel/brake binding slightly.

p.a.s reservoir temporary repair (cable tied).

play in steering column u/j bottom joint.

rear suspension cross memberheavily corroded.

slight play in offside track rod end.

spare wheel missing.

underside heavily welded/undersealed.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 96,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Oil leak

induction pipe split

n/s/front wheel arch to door step corroded

o/s/front and n/s/front chassie outer riggers corroded

o/s/front and n/s/front wheel arches corroded

o/s/front door mirror cassing damaged

p.a.s. reservoir zip tied up

steering knuckle joint slight play by rack

Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,045 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 93,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M656 DLM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M656 DLM, 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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M656 DLM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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