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M79 SDB

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,587 mi
Last recorded149,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 SDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 149,587 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

welded items and area heavily bodyfilled and undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2021 149,587 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,200 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front sill and arch corrosion building up

Offside Front inner and outer sill covered with heavy black substance cant check seam welding

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 148,194 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,062 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 146,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle under-body corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,784 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,216 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

hazard switch slightly foulty

o/s/f/wheel arch corroded

o/s/r/ wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil light on

water leaking

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 133,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,632 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

battrey inscure

water leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 128,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

battry inscure

front pads low

some wiring inscure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,783 miles

all rear spring eye bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres on legal limit

engine misfire

oil lamp illuminated

oil leak from engine and rear axle pinion

seatbelt clip cover missing

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2011 122,783 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all rear spring eye bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres on legal limit

engine misfire

oil lamp illuminated

oil leak from engine and rear axle pinion

seatbelt clip cover missing

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,263 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 102,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,904 miles

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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M79 SDB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M79 SDB, 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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M79 SDB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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