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M742 UBH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,436 mi
Last recorded75,436 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 75,436 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 75,436 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 73,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,371 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,371 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,418 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing needs repair asap ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,307 miles

Body filler in o/s front seat belt mount prescribed area, unable to fully assess

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body filler in o/s front seat belt mount prescribed area, unable to fully assess

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,284 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also cracked (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

middle propshaft mounting rubber damaged

unable to check wipers due to no water

unable to fully check brake pipes to to the amount of thick grease on them

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,654 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,969 miles

o/s/f rear of wheel arch and front of step but not within an y prescribed areas.

prop shaft couplin worn (centre)

windscreen showing signs of delamination out side sweeped area.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f rear of wheel arch and front of step but not within an y prescribed areas.

prop shaft couplin worn (centre)

windscreen showing signs of delamination out side sweeped area.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,458 miles

corrosion in nearside sill panel (not prescribed area)

steel brake pipes "greased" making inspection difficult

Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

corrosion in nearside sill panel (not prescribed area)

steel brake pipes "greased" making inspection difficult

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,461 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,150 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

large engine undertray in place at time of test

v/slight feathering to o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

moderate corrosion to tail pipe

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

excessive corrosion o/s/f outer step

large engine undertray in place attime of test

moderate surface corrosion to front chassis area

slight feathering to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UBH 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 66.7%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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