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M145 STV

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,810 mi
Last recorded67,810 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 STV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,810 miles

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,830 miles

vehicle under body covered in under sill

Fail 4 Mar 2025 66,824 miles

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

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

vehicle under body covered in under sill

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under side protected with under seal

Fail 21 Feb 2024 65,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,359 miles

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

Front step starting to corrode (both)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,245 miles

engine bay has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2020 64,244 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine bay has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,115 miles

Battery tray corroded

Engine bay has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch corroded marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery tray corroded

Engine bay has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,653 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch has surface corrosion corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 63,652 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch has surface corrosion corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,814 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,706 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 61,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,686 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,554 miles

n/s/front metal/flexi damp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,437 miles

minor blemish n/s/f mirror

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,322 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

intrior mirror loose

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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M145 STV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 M145 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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M145 STV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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