CarVerify

Free Car Check

M261 OOA

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,831 mi
Last recorded227,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 OOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

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

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 227,831 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise heavy undersealing

Pass 27 Jun 2025 218,441 miles

advise undersealing

Pass 18 Jun 2024 206,934 miles

advise undersealing

Fail 18 Jun 2024 206,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise undersealing

Pass 23 Jun 2023 197,165 miles

advise undersealing

Pass 1 Jul 2022 186,814 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise undersealing

Pass 22 Jun 2021 175,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 160,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,637 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

underneath heavily oiled

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,709 miles

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

advise heavy undersealing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,761 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 9,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,693 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate crack

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 7,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 4,707 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M261 OOA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M261 OOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M261 OOA?

You can check the full history of M261 OOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M261 OOA registered?

M261 OOA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is M261 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 OOA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M261 OOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M261 OOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.