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M848 EHU

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 EHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 143,346 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 142,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour AND OFF/SIDE (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 244,508 miles

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

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

near/side front body mounting in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2013 214,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 193,611 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 193,499 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 189,760 miles

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

both front upper marker lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2011 189,758 miles

Nearside 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front upper marker lights not working

Pass 7 Oct 2010 184,676 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 184,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear inner tyre punctured

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 178,325 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 178,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 172,726 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 172,721 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 166,570 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 166,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 158,830 miles

Early signs of corrosion near nearside front s/abs. and o/s and n/s front of rear spring hangers.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 150,268 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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M848 EHU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M848 EHU, 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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M848 EHU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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