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M274 ALG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,513 mi
Last recorded55,513 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 ALG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 55,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,151 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,429 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 54,429 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,539 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe rotting away

Fail 28 Apr 2022 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust tail pipe rotting away

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,344 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 52,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,394 miles

Exhaust noisy Tail pipe rotting away (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,978 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 49,978 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes from both n/s and o/s front brake hoses showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 43,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,467 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,967 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,744 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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M274 ALG 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 76.9%.

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 M274 ALG, 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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M274 ALG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M274 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M274 ALG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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