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M761 TBH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

166,302 mi
Last recorded166,302 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 TBH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 166,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 166,302 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 165,633 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 165,630 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,128 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 165,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 165,628 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2018 165,628 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 165,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres ON legal limit

clutch anti slip missing

day running lights inop

front discs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread

nearside rear back plate wet, no visible leaks

nearside rear park brake has a slightly reduced effort

nearside rear tyre has early signs of seperation of tread area

offside front door hinges dropped and slightly interferes with door closing

rear load bed corroded and fractured

rear number plate deteriorated and partially obscured

speedo connected, but mileage same as last mot, benefit of doubt as to it working given to the customer

van underside heavily undersealed

wiring loose and messy

Fail 3 Feb 2017 165,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat insecure offside front runner corroded (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing on steering u/j (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested insufficient oil (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

wiring loose and messy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres ON legal limit

clutch anti slip missing

day running lights inop

front discs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread

nearside rear back plate wet, no visible leaks

nearside rear park brake has a slightly reduced effort

nearside rear tyre has early signs of seperation of tread area

offside front door hinges dropped and slightly interferes with door closing

rear load bed corroded and fractured

rear number plate deteriorated and partially obscured

speedo connected, but mileage same as last mot, benefit of doubt as to it working given to the customer

van underside heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jan 2017 165,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed by battery/ under dash/ rear cab by winch wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member / inner wing / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill door step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative cable broken (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed battery cable (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 165,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

brake just made efforts

Fail 5 Jan 2016 165,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

brake just made efforts

Pass 30 Nov 2013 165,628 miles

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

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

slight corrosion front valance

Pass 27 Feb 2012 165,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 165,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 168,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 162,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 162,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 160,920 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 160,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 159,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 147,335 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 147,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M761 TBH is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 M761 TBH, 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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M761 TBH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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