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M281 HTY

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 HTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,734 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,649 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2021 102,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valence and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valence and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,381 miles

Nearside Front and rear chassis rails corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front and rear chassis rails corroded

Offside sill corroded

unable to see front brake pads clearly

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,608 miles

Front brake pads unable to see clearly.

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))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 101,607 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads unable to see clearly.

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))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,500 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 101,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,359 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembly

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

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembly

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

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,044 miles

body corroded

front anti-roll bar end link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,706 miles

body work corroded

chassis rails corroded

front sills corroded to excess

front wheel arches corroded

slight play o/s/f hub

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,705 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

body work corroded

chassis rails corroded

front sills corroded to excess

front wheel arches corroded

slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

body damage

front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s/f sill area corroded

underside corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 100,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

body damage

front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s/f sill area corroded

underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,270 miles

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

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

body damage

chassis rails corroded

front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f sill corroded to excess

o/s headlamp pattern just visible

wiring under bonnet poor

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body damage

chassis rails corroded

exhaust deteriorated

front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f sill corroded to excess

o/s headlamp pattern just visible

wiring under bonnet poor

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,111 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front wheel arches corroded

unable to see front brake pads

underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,744 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 99,743 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,087 miles

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/f sill damaged

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

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

front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2010 99,087 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

n/s/f sill damaged

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 98,770 miles

front anti-roll bar end link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 23 Mar 2009 98,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front anti-roll bar end link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,446 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 98,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,130 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 98,130 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 97,875 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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M281 HTY is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M281 HTY, 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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M281 HTY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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