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M126 ECL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

57,538 mi
Last recorded57,538 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 ECL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,538 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,531 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,720 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,716 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2020 55,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 55,691 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 55,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 55,354 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 4 May 2018 55,327 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 May 2017 55,043 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage over 40mm but not seriously restricting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 May 2017 55,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel starting to bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage over 40mm but not seriously restricting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 May 2016 54,826 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2016 54,826 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not fitted all (1.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,115 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,973 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,972 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,489 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded in various places

Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded in various places

front discs in poor condition

n/s battery insecure

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,325 miles

corrosion - osr chassis rail,middle cross-member,both front chassis rails,brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,233 miles

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

handbrake lever stiff

nsf inner wing corroded

osf sill corroded

osr valance damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,448 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 51,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wheel bearings have play

both headlamp images poor

front discs poor condition on limit

n/s/f lower swivel has lift on limit need attention

n/s/f strut top mount corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 49,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 49,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

danage to o/s/r body

handbrake lever stiff

lift in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,607 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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M126 ECL 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 59.3%.

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 M126 ECL, 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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M126 ECL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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