CarVerify

Free Car Check

M508 TAL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,956 mi
Last recorded82,956 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 TAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

slight leak from power steering rack.

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed making inspection difficult.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arround engine cradle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner step (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outrigger (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner step (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,327 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,299 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,299 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,889 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 68,887 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 66,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,275 miles

Wheel arches starting to corrode, may get sharp edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 64,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M508 TAL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M508 TAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M508 TAL?

You can check the full history of M508 TAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M508 TAL registered?

M508 TAL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M508 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 TAL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M508 TAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M508 TAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.