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M104 LRY

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

158,144 mi
Last recorded158,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 LRY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 158,144 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chasis and under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under slung water tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 158,140 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mounting area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis top under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to load valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot brake not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded on rear end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fresh underseal all over underside not allowing full proper inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2024 158,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR LEAF SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR LEFT SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 1 Feb 2023 158,006 miles

CORRODED THROUGHOUT SLIGHTLY

Pass 25 Mar 2022 167,707 miles

Underneath covered in underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2022 157,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab step and chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab step and chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Strut turret corroded

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,399 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 157,388 miles

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

Driver's seat with a defective structure runner corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ( step ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened leaf spring mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 156,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 156,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and backing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamps dull

Fail 2 Oct 2019 156,795 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing / wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing / wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 156,110 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust mounts corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under body heavily welded

Fail 11 May 2018 156,100 miles

Battery insecure o-s & n-s (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o-s & n-s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to the rear middle and front (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n-s & o-s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front & rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 155,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 155,269 miles

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

corrosion around body/chassis

Fail 25 Jun 2015 155,269 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

corrosion around body/chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2014 149,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 146,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavy welding has been carried out through out the vehicle/under side /engine bay /and inner ,outer sills

vehicle under side heavly coated in body sealant and suspension and brake parts

Pass 19 Mar 2012 143,869 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 13 Mar 2012 143,867 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,363 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 141,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 137,199 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 137,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 134,043 miles

emissions high and smokey

front brake discs badly corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded in wheel arch

wipers and washers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2007 131,685 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2007 131,605 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,565 miles

emissions close to limit and smokey

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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M104 LRY is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 M104 LRY, 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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M104 LRY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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