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M817 EHU

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,865 mi
Last recorded210,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 EHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 210,865 miles

body work surface rusty

driver seat worn

mark in windscreen (lower centre)

n/s under sill rusty

o/s/f seat belt stitching and slight frayed

oil leak

prop shaft bearing ex wear

rear chassis legs and cross member rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2010 21,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

bodywork surface rust

drivers side seat worn

mark in windscreen ( lower centre)

prop shaft bearing ex wear

rear chassis legs and cross members surface rust

Fail 30 Jun 2010 210,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

bodywork surface rust

prop shaft bearing ex wear

rear chassis legs and cross members surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2009 206,366 miles

Oil leak

body work rusty

rear chassis legs corr/weak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 206,354 miles

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

body work rusty

rear chassis legs corr/weak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 202,349 miles

Oil leak

chassis surface rust

doors rusty

n/s r tyres near limit

Fail 16 Jun 2008 202,191 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steps corr/weak

ex wear prop shaft mountings

o/s/f floor corr/holed

slight visual smoke

Pass 13 Jul 2007 197,435 miles

both front wheel arches taped

drivers seat worn

drivers step corroded out of prescribed area

hazard switch sticky

o/s/f out rigger corr/holed

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear prop mounting worn

Pass 15 Jul 2006 188,561 miles

front discs worn near limit

o/s sill corr/weak o/s/f step corr/weak

oil leak

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2006 188,542 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f chassis and step corroded

o/s/r inner tyre has object in tread

prop mounting gone

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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M817 EHU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M817 EHU, 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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M817 EHU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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