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M827 DAH

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 DAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion body cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mounting corroded. (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mounting corroded (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear underrun corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 90,885 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 300mm from spring anchor bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member corroded around hand brake mounting bracket (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mounting corroded. (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mounting corroded (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear underrun corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,184 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,160 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,148 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,508 miles

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

drivers seat deterated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

drivers seat deterated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,494 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,227 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 71,193 miles

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,721 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking.

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

Nearside steering rack end has slight play.

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

Oil leak.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,690 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff seal leaking.

slight play in nearside rack end, ok at time of test.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 67,622 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front top side marker out.

offside rear side light dim, ok at time of test.

rear diff seal leaking.

slight play in nearside rack end, ok at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,593 miles

oil leak from diff seal

small cut in outer wall o/s/r outer tyre,but no cords or ply showing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,593 miles

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

cut in outer wall of the offside rear tyre, no cords or plys showing at time of test.

oil leak for diff seal

Fail 17 Jun 2008 64,549 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cut in outer wall of the offside rear tyre, no cords or plys showing at time of test.

oil leak for diff seal

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner and outter sill corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting.

nearside wing corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 61,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner and outter sill corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting.

nearside wing corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,217 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 20 Apr 2006 57,217 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s rack end

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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M827 DAH is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M827 DAH, 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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M827 DAH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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