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M166 NJW

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,954 mi
Last recorded207,954 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 NJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 207,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 205,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 203,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 201,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 198,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 196,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 194,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 191,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 189,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 187,054 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 184,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 181,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 179,117 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 176,145 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 173,563 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 173,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 171,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 167,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 157,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion nearside front wheel arch.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 147,457 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 140,544 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Aug 2006 136,913 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 136,913 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 126,394 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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M166 NJW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M166 NJW, 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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M166 NJW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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