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M78 LCU

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 LCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 121,809 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front step to inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear spring shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 121,805 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bolt missing off mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier 2nd battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front step to inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear spring shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,925 miles

Offside Front cross member & chassis heavily under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes cracked no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed inner seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cross member & chassis heavily under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes cracked, no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed inner seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 117,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner tread worn & splits in tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes cracked, no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed inner seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,870 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

prop shaft bearing worn

Pass 20 May 2011 115,141 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,573 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,178 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 107,688 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 107,688 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,218 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 107,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front tyre soft

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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M78 LCU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M78 LCU, 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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M78 LCU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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