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M842 EGT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,973 mi
Last recorded14,973 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 EGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 14,973 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

both sills very rusty

underneath heavily rust proofed

Pass 4 Mar 2025 14,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 13,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 13,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 12,944 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 11,478 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 11,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to n/s/r top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 9,196 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 7,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 3,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 1,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to compansator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 1,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to compansator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,087 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,348 miles

both outta sills getting weak in centre and rear ends

Fail 15 Feb 2013 94,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outta sills getting weak in centre and rear ends

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,786 miles

clutch slipping

engine oil leak

o/s sill rusty spot not weak yet

rear bumper dented

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,185 miles

both front wheel arches getting weak

both inner front wheel arches top gettin weak marked with chalk

clutch slipping slightly

dent rear bumper

engine oil leak

n/s/f sill dented at front

o/s/f sill gettin weak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,882 miles

slight damage to rear reg plate

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,628 miles

front wipers smear screen slightly

slight damage to rear reg plate

Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,629 miles

o/s sill gettin weak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 75,827 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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M842 EGT is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M842 EGT, 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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M842 EGT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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