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M143 STV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,633 mi
Last recorded77,633 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 STV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 74,593 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 70,704 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 68,226 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 68,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres over 10years old

Fail 26 May 2022 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres over 10years old

Pass 28 May 2021 65,703 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Battery tray getting corroded

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both rear spring rear bushes (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch has some corrosion

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,784 miles

Rear spring eye bushes getting worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,876 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

rear shocker bushes getting worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,927 miles

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,120 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,117 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,787 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,643 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,590 miles

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

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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M143 STV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M143 STV, 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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M143 STV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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