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M742 RAW

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,075 mi
Last recorded161,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 RAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 161,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 161,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 158,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 158,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 157,042 miles

recent repaires coverd in underseal n/s/f seat belt area on inner sills/ o/s/f seat belt area lower inner sill & box sections

Fail 5 May 2015 157,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

recent repaires coverd in underseal n/s/f seat belt area on inner sills/ o/s/f seat belt area lower inner sill & box sections

propshaft bolt loose

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,700 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 154,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 147,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 147,947 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 147,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 139,614 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp aims weak

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,476 miles

both centre bearings on propshaft worn

cambelt last changed ?

damage to nearside outer seatbelt

headlamp aims on limit

headlamp beam images poor

nail in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate poorly secured

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Feb 2009 129,473 miles

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

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

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

both centre bearings on propshaft worn

cambelt last changed ?

damage to nearside outer seatbelt

headlamp aims on limit

headlamp beam images poor

nail in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate poorly secured

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 126,144 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 119,380 miles

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

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 RAW 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 56.3%.

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 M742 RAW, 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 RAW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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