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M225 VKY

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,423 mi
Last recorded146,423 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 VKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 145,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both steps rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2022 145,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front iner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front step badly rusted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 144,138 miles

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

Front indicators loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner tyre wall cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill weak

Fail 26 Jan 2021 144,019 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended centre-webbing damaged (7.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all o/s lamps not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed/weak by rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member and o/s inner wing-holed in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also lens deteriorated slightly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front indicators loose

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner tyre wall cracked/perished

Nearside Rear lamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill weak

tipper floor supports holed /rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 142,956 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 142,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outer chassse rusty by door step

bolts mising rear alx spring backitsboth sides

ceneter prop bearing badly worn

Fail 27 Oct 2017 142,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple ares along chasis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple areas along chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch holed by shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside chasis/outrigger holed and corroded above tank

propshaft centre bearing badly worn

underside rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 141,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 139,581 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 138,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 135,660 miles

all rear leaf spring bushes perishing

both front tyres getting low on edges

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s front wheel arch rusty

rear crossmember rusty

slight play both inner rack joints

slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2011 153,324 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear leaf spring bushes slight perishing

both front tyres getting low on edges

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s front rear wheel arch rusty

rear crossmember rusty

slight play n/s o/s inner rack joints

slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2010 132,672 miles

both front chasis hangers rusty

both rear chasis + crossmember rusty

both rear leaf springs front bushes deterioating

corrosion o/s front wing

damage to rear tail board

exhaust system very rusty

o/s headlamp slightly blurred

o/s lower doorstep corroded

rear panel corroded

slight brake judder

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2008 131,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre bearing rubber broken

rear crossmember coroded

Fail 4 Dec 2008 131,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre bearing rubber broken

rear crossmember coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 128,718 miles

general underbody corosion

Fail 5 Dec 2007 128,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corosion

Pass 8 Dec 2006 125,355 miles

front propshaft center bearing rubber worn away

Pass 10 Dec 2005 118,572 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 118,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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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M225 VKY is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M225 VKY, 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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M225 VKY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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