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M325 YWB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

197,532 mi
Last recorded197,532 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM325 YWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 197,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2025 197,466 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 195,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all four rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 195,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear. tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all four rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 192,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 191,944 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 188,749 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 188,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 183,904 miles

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 183,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 180,759 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 180,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 176,889 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 176,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under cab above fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 172,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber top mounts (2.4.A.3)

both rear light lens damaged

bottom steering UJ slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2018 172,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount cross-member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom steering UJ slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber top mounts (2.4.A.3)

both rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2017 167,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both rear leaf springs front mounts (2.4.A.3)

rear light lenses damaged but do not effect the light out put

Fail 13 Apr 2017 167,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both rear leaf springs front mounts (2.4.A.3)

rear light lenses damaged but do not effect the light out put

Pass 15 Apr 2016 162,955 miles

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rack joints play

nearside light lense cracked

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 15 Apr 2016 162,938 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside mirror back damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rack joints play

nearside light lense cracked

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 157,929 miles

Drivers seat base damaged

OSF and NSF headlamp lenses opaque (not affecting beam image)

OSR and NSR light lenses cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2015 157,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat base damaged

OSF and NSF headlamp lenses opaque (not affecting beam image)

OSR and NSR light lenses cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside steps

slight damage offside front road wheel inner side

Fail 15 Apr 2014 151,582 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside steps

slight damage offside front road wheel inner side

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 135,741 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 135,477 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 128,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 128,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,236 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 122,204 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 119,655 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 119,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,297 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 116,272 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 112,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 108,170 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 108,128 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M325 YWB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 M325 YWB, 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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M325 YWB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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