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M685 GFH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

295,222 mi
Last recorded295,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 GFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 295,222 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 295,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r micro cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 290,450 miles

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

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

n/s/r micro cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 286,958 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 286,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 281,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 281,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 276,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 265,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

under side has bin patch

Fail 12 Jan 2010 265,617 miles

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

under side has bin patch

Pass 20 Jan 2009 259,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 259,534 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 254,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

front chassis + fittings corroded .both rear tyers 2-3 mm

Pass 14 Dec 2007 254,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

front chassis + fittings corroded .both rear tyers 2-3 mm

Pass 19 Dec 2006 247,388 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 247,368 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 234,573 miles

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

Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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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M685 GFH is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M685 GFH, 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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M685 GFH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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