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M160 DOU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 DOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,401 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front wing corrodid

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corrodid

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

genral underc body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

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

rear bumper damaged

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,364 miles

Front exhaust flexi

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,384 miles

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

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

all over general under under body corrosion

wipers deteriating

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,983 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 109,973 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear Light broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 105,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,505 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,116 miles

n/s/f lower coil spring broken but sill in cup

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,699 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 93,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,413 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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M160 DOU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M160 DOU, 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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M160 DOU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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