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M854 HRH

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

215,438 mi
Last recorded215,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM854 HRH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 215,438 miles

Rear valance corroded

battery needs attention

oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting bracket missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front body mounting bolt insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front body side needs attention rivets missing

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front headlamp emits poor image

Offside Front wheel studs need attention

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 205,807 miles

Nearside Front body bolt insecure

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 205,767 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lighting crossmember (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front body bolt insecure

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 195,537 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center bearing rubber deteriorated

general corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Jan 2016 195,537 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

center bearing rubber deteriorated

general corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2015 185,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 185,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 171,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front steps corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

neartside rear side reflector missing

wiper blades split

Fail 6 Jan 2014 171,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front steps corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

neartside rear side reflector missing

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 157,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wing deteriorated

offside front mirror slightly eteriorated

offside front wing deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2013 156,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front body bolt insecure

nearside front wing deteriorated

offside front mirror slightly eteriorated

offside front wing deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 142,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside reversing light out

Fail 4 Jan 2012 142,739 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside reversing light out

Pass 24 Jan 2011 126,196 miles

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

centre handbrake rod bracket broken

nearside and offside side reflector missing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 126,116 miles

Centre Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

centre handbrake rod bracket broken

nearside and offside font body mountings craced

nearside and offside side reflector missing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,292 miles

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

both centre chassis rails slightly corroded

both front shocker top mount areas slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearing require attention soon

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear number plate slightly discoloured

washers require attention soon

Fail 3 Dec 2009 107,200 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

both centre chassis rails slightly corroded

both front top shocker mount areas slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 105,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 102,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 95,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear inner tyre flat

wring loome front 2 rear inscure

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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M854 HRH is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M854 HRH, 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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M854 HRH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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