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M169 VDO

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,335 mi
Last recorded216,335 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 VDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 216,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 216,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 215,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 211,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 209,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 204,034 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 204,019 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 202,945 miles

Body component slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 202,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 200,873 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

engine sump rusty

spare wheel u/s ( rusty )

Fail 14 Feb 2019 200,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

engine sump rusty

spare wheel u/s ( rusty )

Fail 29 Jan 2019 200,828 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2018 198,621 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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M169 VDO is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M169 VDO, 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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M169 VDO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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