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M243 TYA

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,771 mi
Last recorded54,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 TYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 54,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,675 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 54,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

central (centre prop-shaft bush deteriorated-would require changing on service

Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,170 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mid section detached- repair made prior to test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area corroded -Area marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Centre Prop-shaft bush deteriorated- would require changing on service

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area- Area marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,030 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,293 miles

Centre prop shaft coupling worn

Fail 4 Feb 2016 39,293 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre prop shaft coupling worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,621 miles

both rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,745 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,111 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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M243 TYA is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M243 TYA, 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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M243 TYA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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