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M789 LHP

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

241,180 mi
Last recorded241,180 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 LHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 241,180 miles

nearside inner wing corroded

nearside step corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 241,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside inner wing corroded

nearside step corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 241,101 miles

nsf inner rack arm worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 241,070 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

nsf inner rack arm worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 240,802 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 240,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 240,549 miles

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

both propshaft centre bearing bushes worn

o/s inner rear tyre flat

Fail 18 May 2010 240,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s inner rear tyre flat

Pass 13 Dec 2008 240,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 240,337 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,999 miles

offside rear tyre flat inner

Pass 6 Sep 2006 239,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 239,326 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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M789 LHP is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M789 LHP, 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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M789 LHP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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