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M970 OUK

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 OUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 157,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member heavily holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Holder is heavily corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch heavily holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch heavily holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both ns and os holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides rear heavily holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Foot pedal mount bulk head heavily holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Both rear doors heavily holed but not likely to open inadvertently

Rear of the chassis heavily coverd in fiber glass and sealant

Pass 28 Jul 2021 156,146 miles

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

Heavily undersealed

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 156,131 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills inadequate welding repair inner bothsides marked in yellow needs to be seamed welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2019 146,084 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear lower rear panel corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 146,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring x2 front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear lower rear panel corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 135,259 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension mounting area has slight marks of filler

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front and nearside side rear inner wheel arch in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,256 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to foot step x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot step x3 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front and nearside side rear inner wheel arch in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,015 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both side (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

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

both side sills in poor condition

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 126,008 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower panel both side (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both side (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

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

both side sills in poor condition

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 118,075 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seat has slight play

Rear lower cross member in poor condition

exhaust has slight leak

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 118,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seat has slight play

Rear lower cross member in poor condition

exhaust has slight leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,619 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch in poor condition

nearside and offside sill in poor condition

prop shaft bearing slightly worn

rear lower panal in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside sill in poor condition

prop shaft bearing slightly worn

rear lower panal in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,231 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

nearsider and offside sill in poor condition

rear lower panel in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,230 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

nearsider and offside sill in poor condition

rear lower panel in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,103 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres side wall in poor condition

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,101 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres side wall in poor condition

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

Pass 5 May 2010 91,398 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked+perished

Fail 5 May 2010 91,398 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked+perished

Pass 13 May 2009 90,849 miles

front and rear axles have different size tyres

Fail 7 May 2009 90,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear axles have different size tyres

Pass 8 May 2008 90,549 miles

tyre sizes are different between front and rear axles

Pass 12 May 2007 89,881 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

sidewall on near side tyre worn

Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 88,916 miles

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

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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M970 OUK is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 M970 OUK, 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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M970 OUK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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