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M140 UAU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

64,381 mi
Last recorded64,381 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 UAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front inner sills under door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and offside rear ends (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front inner sills under door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar main bar both corners and inner edges (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 53,295 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar, main bar both corners and inner areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,367 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 24 Feb 2023 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,263 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 62,262 miles

Offside Rear Body component insecure mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 60,457 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2019 60,455 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users manifold area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 59,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,320 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,711 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,766 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to suspension components

has blocked front washer jets

n/s/f tyre has a small cut

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to suspension components

has blocked front washer jets

n/s/f tyre has a small cut

Pass 4 May 2012 46,130 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 46,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 45,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 44,820 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,820 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s mirror lens loose

n/s/f disc distorted

o/s headlight holed

Pass 21 May 2009 43,278 miles

nearside and offside front flexible brake hose ferrules showing some corrosion

slight corrosion in nearside and offside front lower suspension chassis mounting points

Fail 19 May 2009 43,248 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside front flexible brake hose ferrules showing some corrosion

slight corrosion in nearside and offside front lower suspension chassis mounting points

Pass 24 May 2008 42,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,762 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 41,681 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M140 UAU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 M140 UAU, 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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M140 UAU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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