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M448 LWO

1995 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 LWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 137,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 135,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,364 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,187 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 104,186 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 96,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 96,002 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,342 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion under neath of vehicle handbrake area corroded weakened (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,039 miles

handbrake area corroded underneath not part of structual member

underneath of van undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2015 88,039 miles

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

handbrake area corroded underneath not part of structual member

underneath of van undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,194 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,358 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 73,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,967 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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M448 LWO 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 M448 LWO, 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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M448 LWO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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