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M742 DLF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,305 mi
Last recorded180,305 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 DLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 180,305 miles

Centre prop rubber deteriorated

general signs of under body corrosion

heavy under sealing under vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2016 180,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre prop rubber deteriorated

general signs of under body corrosion

heavy under sealing under vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2015 176,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted

chip centre windscreen (borderline)

engine oil leak

general corrosion of vehicle and chassis

movement front anti-roll bar bushes

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

poor handbrake performance o/s/r

poor welding repairs in plaeces (borderline)

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wheel arches missing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 176,733 miles

poor handbrake performance o/s/r

both front brake discs pitted

chip centre windscreen (borderline)

engine oil leak

general corrosion of vehicle and chassis

movement front anti-roll bar bushes

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

poor welding repairs in plaeces (borderline)

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wheel arches missing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 174,261 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 171,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

lift in diff pinion

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

n/s rear wing missing

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

small crack in top of windscreen advise changing at earliest convienience

Fail 20 Mar 2013 171,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

lift in diff pinion

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

n/s rear wing missing

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

small crack in top of windscreen advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 12 Apr 2012 168,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lift in diff pinion

o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

slight corrosion on chassis o/s rear behind wheels

slight corrosion on flitch plate n/s rear crossmember in front of rear axle

slight oil leaks on diff and engine

Pass 6 May 2011 162,210 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear light lens damaged

oil leaks on diff and engine

rear prop shaft uj worn excessively

Fail 4 May 2011 162,210 miles

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

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear prop shaft uj worn excessively

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear light lens damaged

oil leaks on diff and engine

Pass 29 Apr 2010 155,310 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 149,532 miles

Corrosion to inner arches.

Corrosion to rear brake pipe.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 143,262 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing started to corrode

parking brake cable slightly swollen

slight travel from parking brake

Pass 16 Sep 2006 131,470 miles

front disc corroding

screen stone chipped

under body repairs carried out

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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M742 DLF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M742 DLF, 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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M742 DLF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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