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M224 MDV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,239 mi
Last recorded67,239 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 MDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,239 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 63,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 63,534 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm away from rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,866 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,989 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,502 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,538 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,937 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull light (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,024 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 33,023 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,329 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,524 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,177 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front outer wing arches slightly corroded areas

off side front lower chassis mamber / near side front area door step / wing slightly vcorroded areas

rear floor slightly corroded areas

Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front outer wing arches slightly corroded areas

off side front lower chassis mamber / near side front area door step / wing slightly vcorroded areas

rear floor slightly corroded areas

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,216 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

smoke emissions close to limits today

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,025 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 14,020 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,795 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 8,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,971 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 95,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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M224 MDV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M224 MDV, 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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M224 MDV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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