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M847 CBP

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,240 mi
Last recorded51,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM847 CBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 51,240 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 51,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 50,324 miles

Front General corrosion to front suspension arms, coil springs and connecting rods.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corrosion

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 49,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corrosion

suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,513 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 49,513 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,303 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 49,303 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier insecured (4.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 47,476 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 26 May 2020 47,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,437 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,251 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,182 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,774 miles

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

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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M847 CBP is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M847 CBP, 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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M847 CBP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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