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M840 HRH

1995 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,534 mi
Last recorded157,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 HRH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 157,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 157,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 157,522 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 157,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 156,961 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 156,961 miles

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

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 154,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 152,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 150,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 146,947 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 146,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion starting at rear crossmember near leaf spring montings and offside front floor

power steering resovior insecure

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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M840 HRH is a 1995 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M840 HRH, 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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M840 HRH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M840 HRH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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