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M737 MPA

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

162,903 mi
Last recorded162,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 MPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 162,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 162,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 158,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 153,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,647 miles

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

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

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

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 13 Dec 2018 148,372 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

fuel tank mount corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,396 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 143,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 141,306 miles

B/Fluid level abit low

Clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pads abit worn

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear areas, and rear pipes, all getting abit corroded in places

N/S/R inner tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

general front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded and in poor state

Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end crossmember areas (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 Inner w/arch/floor area within seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' N/S area of screen (8.3.1d)

B/Fluid level abit low

Clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pads abit worn

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear areas, and rear pipes, all getting abit corroded in places

N/S/R inner tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 139,427 miles

Exhaust front pipe'FLEXIBLE' section area getting corroded and small hole (Temperary repair made)

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded (esp rear end crossmember and leaf spring mount areas)

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear areas, and rear b/pipes, all getting abit corroded in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET IN POOR CONDITION IN PLACES

Inner sill and door step areas getting abit corroded

N/S/R outer tyre low on tread

O/S/F end chassis area around suspension arm mount getting corroded

O/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge

Spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Sep 2014 139,336 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe'FLEXIBLE' section area getting corroded and small hole (Temperary repair made)

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded (esp rear end crossmember and leaf spring mount areas)

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear areas, and rear b/pipes, all getting abit corroded in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET IN POOR CONDITION IN PLACES

Inner sill and door step areas getting abit corroded

N/S/R outer tyre low on tread

O/S/F end chassis area around suspension arm mount getting corroded

O/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge

Spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,522 miles

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F outer sill area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust has slight leak at front union area

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas starting to get abit corroded in places

Front to rear metal b/pipe abit corroded at rear areas

N/S door mirror cracked

O/S/F end chassis and suspension arm mount area getting abit corroded

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Welding at O/S/F inner w/arch top area repair around shock absorber mount, abit poor

Fail 5 Sep 2013 134,420 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F outer sill area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust has slight leak at front union area

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas starting to get abit corroded in places

Front to rear metal b/pipe abit corroded at rear areas

N/S door mirror cracked

O/S/F end chassis and suspension arm mount area getting abit corroded

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,377 miles

Clutch pedal has slight side to side movement starting (Bush abit worn)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting abit corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR

N/S mirror cracked

Rear metal b/pipes and front to rear pipes at rear areas, getting abit corroded in places

Pass 7 Sep 2011 126,227 miles

Coolant leak

General corrosion at chassis and underbody.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,662 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both O/S and N/S front bumper mount areas by w/arches corroded away (NOT in fail limits at time of test)

Excessive corrosion at N/S/F Inner/Outer sill areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Forward facing Prop-Shaft bearing bush deteriorated and split and worn

Front and rear suspension and brake components abit corroded, and subframe

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR

Inner/Outer sills getting corroded and front w/arch edges also getting corroded (Inner/Outer)

O/S/F chassis areas around susp/arm mount, getting corroded

P/Brake cables getting abit deterioated

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places

Slight side to side wear and movement at clutch and throttle pedals

Fail 8 Sep 2010 121,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both O/S and N/S front bumper mount areas by w/arches corroded away (NOT in fail limits at time of test)

Excessive corrosion at N/S/F Inner/Outer sill areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Forward facing Prop-Shaft bearing bush deteriorated and split and worn

Front and rear suspension and brake components abit corroded, and subframe

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR

Inner/Outer sills getting corroded and front w/arch edges also getting corroded (Inner/Outer)

O/S/F chassis areas around susp/arm mount, getting corroded

P/Brake cables getting abit deterioated

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places

Slight side to side wear and movement at clutch and throttle pedals

Pass 2 Sep 2009 116,166 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 116,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Rear Suspension spring 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Excessive corrosion at O/S centre inner sill area (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints (O/S/F - BOARDER LINE)

Slight corrosion at both front top inner w/arch areas

Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,683 miles

Appears to be slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Corrosion hole at O/S/F inner sill/inner w/arch area (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Forward Prop-shaft mounting/bearing rubber split and perrished

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and front subframe

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

Inner/outer sills and w/arch edges getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/F end chassis/crossmember area abit corroded slightly

Rear end crossmember/light panel areas at ends getting corroded abit

Service brake efficiency ON 50% MIN limit

Fail 5 Sep 2008 110,664 miles

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

Appears to be slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Corrosion hole at O/S/F inner sill/inner w/arch area (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Forward Prop-shaft mounting/bearing rubber split and perrished

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and front subframe

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

Inner/outer sills and w/arch edges getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/F end chassis/crossmember area abit corroded slightly

Rear end crossmember/light panel areas at ends getting corroded abit

Service brake efficiency ON 50% MIN limit

Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,092 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 105,065 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front w/bearings

B/Fluid level at resevior appears abit low

Exhaust system getting abit corroded slightly

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING ABIT POOR

O/S W/Blade abit split

O/S/F end chassis area at susp/arm mount,abit corroded slightly

O/S/F end inner sill/w/arch area corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/R inner tyre has nail stuck in tread area

P/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MIN limit

P/Brake lever travel abit long

Prop shaft forward facing rubber bush abit worn and seperated slightly

Rear crossmember area near P/Brake cable mounts,abit corroded slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 98,792 miles

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly rusty slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 2 Sep 2005 92,724 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

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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M737 MPA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M737 MPA, 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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M737 MPA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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