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M381 AWX

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 AWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills have filler evident along the bottom

Fail 5 Jun 2026 88,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Sills have filler evident along the bottom

Fail 28 Apr 2021 88,050 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis legs upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arches both fronts in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors, sills, steps, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,050 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 88,050 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,049 miles

corrosion to floor, sill, chassis, wheel arches

Fail 12 Jun 2018 88,049 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to floor, sill, chassis, wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2017 87,940 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 87,940 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arces (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front beam (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,321 miles

corrosion to non component related items

front suspension rubbers starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,321 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to non component related items

front suspension rubbers starting to crack

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,328 miles

corrosion to undeerside sills/chassis/floors

Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to undeerside sills/chassis/floors

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,476 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,841 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

nearside front inner arch and inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear chassis rail corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,835 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around nearside number plate lamp fixing

exhaust system corroding

nearside front inner arch and inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

outer body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

outer body showing signs of corrosion

rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,277 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner quarter panel/floor corroding

nearside rear inner wheelarch/floor showing signs of corrosion

offside rear chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

offside rear inner wheelarch/floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2011 74,228 miles

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

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner quarter panel/floor corroding

nearside rear inner wheelarch/floor showing signs of corrosion

offside rear chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

offside rear inner wheelarch/floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,166 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slighty perished.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,494 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,142 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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M381 AWX is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M381 AWX, 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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M381 AWX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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