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M846 DLB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

152,733 mi
Last recorded152,733 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 DLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,733 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear wheel arch area behind wheel (recommend repair before deteriorating worse) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 152,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Very poor effort recommend investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis end to inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount to inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear wheel arch area behind wheel (recommend repair before deteriorating worse) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,006 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 147,636 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 147,621 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member central/ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Against where brake pipe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 145,389 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower step inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 142,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 137,880 miles

Offside Front Inner Body not fully secure sill thin (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure crossmember thin (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,236 miles

Both sides inner wheel arch slight corrosion engine bay side

Front Cross member heavy coved in under body sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 134,236 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides inner wheel arch slight corrosion engine bay side

Front Cross member heavy coved in under body sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 134,224 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyre edges worn smooth

Intake hose split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Propshaft rubber broken up

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air intake hose split

Fail 29 May 2018 123,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air intake hose split

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,517 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged appears damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

fan belt deteriated cracked

spare tyre outer wall cracked

underbonnet nsf inner top wheel arch corroded and flakeing

Fail 1 Jun 2017 115,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged appears damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

fan belt deteriated cracked

osf outer sill holed and corroded

spare tyre outer wall cracked

underbonnet nsf inner top wheel arch corroded and flakeing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion outside of prescribe areas

Fail 26 May 2016 108,021 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion outside of prescribe areas

Pass 28 May 2015 106,532 miles

Both rear chassis rails coroded

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

Offside front shockabsorber mount coroded but not excessive at this time

Offside rear spring mount corroded and inner wheel arch

Fail 23 May 2015 106,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear chassis rails coroded

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

Offside front shockabsorber mount coroded but not excessive at this time

Offside rear spring mount corroded and inner wheel arch

Pass 24 May 2014 105,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 105,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside wiper smearing

Pass 13 May 2013 105,653 miles

Corrosion offside outer sill

Front brake pads not visible

Nearside front shock absorber noisy on lock to lock

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished 185/14C

Fail 13 May 2013 105,651 miles

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

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

Corrosion offside outer sill

Front brake pads not visible

Nearside front shock absorber noisy on lock to lock

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished 185/14C

Pass 10 May 2012 103,037 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 98,953 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre front and offside rear repair plate not welded allround but secure

Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,672 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 90,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,405 miles

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

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

corrosion starting o/s chassis outriggers.

corrosion starting o/s/f step sill and inner sill.

Pass 4 May 2006 83,957 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

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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M846 DLB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 M846 DLB, 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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M846 DLB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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