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M938 XAK

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM938 XAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,252 miles

All leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Battery insecure.

Both front tyres almost on legal limit and badly worn on edges.

Both rear brakes juddering,almost test failure.

Both rear outer road wheels slightly damaged.

Both rear outer tyres damaged.

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Clutch faulty.

Nearside front step corroded through outside failable areas.

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Offside rear inner tyre on legal limit.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,252 miles

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

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure.

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Clutch requires attention.

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Nearside step corroded through outside prescribed area.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges

offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front wheel boxes

both outer sills+n/s inner showing corrosion/corroded

both rear leaf spring anchor bushes slightky deteriorated+n/s spring eye bush

foot brake rubber slightly deteriorated

n/s front seat belt has slight damage

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriporated

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

o/s+n/s rear cab backs corroded

rear number plate dirty

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2010 92,887 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front wheel boxes

both outer sills+n/s inner showing corrosion/corroded

both rear leaf spring anchor bushes slightky deteriorated+n/s spring eye bush

foot brake rubber slightly deteriorated

n/s front seat belt has slight damage

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriporated

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

o/s+n/s rear cab backs corroded

rear number plate dirty

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,234 miles

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

both outer sills+n/s inner sill showing corrosion

both rear brake drums slightly warped

foot brake rubber deteriorated

n/s front wheel bearing v/slightly noisey

n/s rear light lens damaged

n/s rear rear spring eye bush deteriorated

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

o/s mirror unit slightly damaged

rear chassis+brace plates o/s+n/s showing corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2009 89,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both outer sills+n/s inner sill showing corrosion

both rear brake drums slightly warped

foot brake rubber deteriorated

n/s front wheel bearing v/slightly noisey

n/s rear light lens damaged

n/s rear rear spring eye bush deteriorated

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

o/s mirror unit slightly damaged

rear chassis+brace plates o/s+n/s showing corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,159 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

center mirror missing

foot brake anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

n/s front seat belt has minor damage

n/s rear rear spring eye bush slightly deteriorated

o/s rear bump stop missing

v/slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 21 Oct 2008 84,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

center mirror missing

foot brake anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

n/s front seat belt has minor damage

n/s rear rear spring eye bush slightly deteriorated

o/s rear bump stop missing

v/slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,008 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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M938 XAK is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M938 XAK, 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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M938 XAK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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