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M714 LFJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,451 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside of front panel corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing corroded

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

Undertrays filtted

Fail 12 Mar 2024 54,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside of front panel corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,812 miles

Nearside of front panel corroded

Offside inner wing slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 53,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside of front panel corroded

Offside inner wing slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body sills have slight corrosion

both rear tyres over ten years old

nearside cab lamp upper not working

Fail 3 Mar 2022 53,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed in a number of places (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens slightly condensated

n/s/f top cab light inop

n/s/r tyre nearly 10 years old

o/s/r tyre over 10 years old

slight corrosion to n/s/f outer body sill

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,171 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps lens slightly condensated

both rear tyres over 10 years old

slight corrosion to n/s outer body sill

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,730 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,043 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both flexi to steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,533 miles

parking brake warning lamp not working

rear service & parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 43,896 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested as exhaust incomplete (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,302 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on front brake hoses at steel ends

Surface corrosion starting on front lower suspension arms

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner wing/chassis,door shut,front crossmember and wheel arches showing slight corrosion

rear brake's showing slight occilation

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,283 miles

o/s front inner wing,chassis,door shuts,front wheelarches and front crossmember showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,044 miles

both door shuts showing slight corrosion

front crossmember showing corrosion

front wheel arch corroded

n/s wiper blade split/deteriorated

o/s front inner wing/chassis showing corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,044 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both door shuts showing slight corrosion

front crossmember showing corrosion

front wheel arch corroded

n/s wiper blade split/deteriorated

o/s front inner wing/chassis showing corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,179 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

pas pump noisey+rough

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,614 miles

Battery insecure

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

front n/plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,614 miles

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

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

front n/plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,866 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,866 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

front number plate deteriorated

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,413 miles

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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M714 LFJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M714 LFJ, 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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M714 LFJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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