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M734 XWR

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,958 mi
Last recorded206,958 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM734 XWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 206,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position floor insure (6.4.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage both rear mudguards missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 197,913 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 197,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 191,862 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 191,821 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 184,287 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 184,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 165,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 139,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all arches corrodede

all sills an chassis

discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 159,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all arches corroded

all sills an chassis corroded

discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 154,194 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 154,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 149,517 miles

Centre chassis corroded

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust blowing salight smoke on emission test

Front cross member corroded

Front floor corroded

Offside windscreen washer weak

Rear chassis corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2010 149,426 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Centre chassis corroded

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust blowing salight smoke on emission test

Front cross member corroded

Front floor corroded

Offside windscreen washer weak

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 145,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 145,883 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 143,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 143,663 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 139,935 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 139,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 136,240 miles

Main brake pipe corroded. †Front brake pads low.

Fail 4 May 2006 136,200 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake pads low.

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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M734 XWR is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M734 XWR, 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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M734 XWR is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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