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M740 XWX

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,133 mi
Last recorded155,133 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 XWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 155,133 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. Headlamp pattern only just acceptable.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside body sills holed by corrosion outside the prescribed areas

Fail 11 Oct 2013 155,133 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. Headlamp pattern only just acceptable.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside body sills holed by corrosion outside the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,032 miles

Centre propshaft mounting defective

N/S battery insecure

Offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 140,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre propshaft mounting defective

N/S battery insecure

Offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 128,165 miles

Nearside battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2011 128,156 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,657 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 120,657 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both prop shaft bearings seperated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 112,900 miles

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

off side lower mirror glass brocken

rear inner back pannel weak near spring eye bushes ok point of test

centre propshaft rubber worn

Fail 22 Aug 2009 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off side front inner door step corr not within any strees points

off side lower mirror glass brocken

rear inner back pannel weak near spring eye bushes ok point of test

centre propshaft rubber worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 106,714 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine management light on

ignition light on

Fail 28 Jul 2008 106,701 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine management light on

ignition light on

Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,451 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noise when cold

engine smoke when cold suspect burning oil

front X member rusting[inner]

parking brake cable no free play

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

see test 482216366125

slight rear brake bind

suspect body filler in both inner and outer sills

suspect timming belt loose

Fail 15 Jul 2006 97,404 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

propshaft defective

Fail 15 Jun 2006 97,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all outer wheel archs rusting

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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M740 XWX is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M740 XWX, 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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M740 XWX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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