MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre prop rubber deteriorated
general signs of under body corrosion
heavy under sealing under vehicle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
front disc corroding
screen stone chipped
under body repairs carried out
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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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