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M48 VMJ

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,021 mi
Last recorded188,021 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 188,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 184,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 181,925 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 177,978 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 173,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,145 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 165,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 160,857 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 160,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 160,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 159,592 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,862 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fluid leak from rear possibly inside leaking out

Pass 17 Mar 2014 154,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 150,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 146,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 146,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 142,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 137,218 miles

centre prop shaft doughnut bearing unsernicable requires attention asap

n/s/f flitch corroded [top] not holed

rear view mirror missing

slight diff oil leak

small oil leak near engine

small stone chip in b zone

Fail 17 Mar 2010 137,218 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre prop shaft doughnut bearing unsernicable requires attention asap

n/s/f flitch corroded [top] not holed

rear view mirror missing

slight diff oil leak

small oil leak near engine

small stone chip in b zone

Pass 16 Mar 2009 130,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 118,101 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 118,035 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,270 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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M48 VMJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M48 VMJ, 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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What year was M48 VMJ registered?

M48 VMJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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