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M209 EMW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,048 mi
Last recorded44,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 EMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,048 miles

ns indicator tell tail not working

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 25 Jun 2025 44,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ns indicator tell tail not working

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 16 May 2024 43,682 miles

ns indicator tel tail not working

Fail 7 May 2024 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (battery clamp area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ns indicator tel tail not working

Pass 9 May 2023 43,287 miles

propshaft centre worn

suspect tow bar pooly mounted (unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 May 2023 43,287 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

propshaft centre worn

suspect tow bar pooly mounted (unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,675 miles

both front brake disc's rusty

both propshaft centre mountings rubbers worn

suspect tow bar poorly mounted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 16 Sep 2021 42,639 miles

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

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

propshaft rear centre bearing worn

suspect tow bar poorly mounted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,231 miles

both front brake disc's pitted

corrosion to both inner door sills but not with in 30cm of pre scribed areas

Fail 2 Sep 2020 42,217 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

both front brake disc's pitted

corrosion to both inner door sills but not with in 30cm of pre scribed areas

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,196 miles

cracks to rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,118 miles

cracks to tyre side walls

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 29,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 28,024 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,868 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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M209 EMW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M209 EMW, 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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M209 EMW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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