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M851 EEG

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

163,217 mi
Last recorded163,217 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 EEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 163,217 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 163,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to step and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,302 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot sides at spring shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 158,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer step sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer step sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot sides at spring shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,466 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to body panel temporary tape repair in place

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 153,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corrosion to body panel temporary tape repair in place

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,096 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 3 Dec 2018 149,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer and front pipe to flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (shackle end) chassis and rear box sections (2.4.A.3)

nails in nearside rear tyres

Fail 4 Dec 2017 143,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (shackle end) chassis and rear box sections (2.4.A.3)

nails in nearside rear tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,565 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several places (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,565 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,613 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 134,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis box section to cab floor front edge not welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair to inner wing/ suspension hangar not fully welded to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member both sides at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 122,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

battery charge lamp glows all the time

centre prop support bush collapsed

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 115,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,472 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

inner nearside front wing corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,691 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 100,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 83,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,767 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,045 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear inner tyres have nails in tread

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 73,610 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 73,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear inner tyre scrubbed on edge no cords exposed at time of test

smoke emissions just passed

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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M851 EEG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 M851 EEG, 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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M851 EEG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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