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M356 OOA

1995 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 OOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 127,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 119,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 119,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 113,665 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 110,530 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 106,964 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,709 miles

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

N/S/f steering arm slighty bent

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,056 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror back missing

nearside outter sill damaged

play in rack

Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror back missing

nearside outter sill damaged

play in rack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,371 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M356 OOA is a 1995 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M356 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.

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M356 OOA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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