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M512 XPU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,853 mi
Last recorded86,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 XPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,421 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 84,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,683 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 82,682 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 81,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 81,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,429 miles

Batteries loose in holder but wont fail

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to chassis,axles in various places

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF and NSF heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished/feathered

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear differential minor oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

Batteries loose in holder but wont fail

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to chassis,axles in various places

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF and NSF heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished/feathered

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear differential minor oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,315 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly displaced

Offside Front anti roll bar saddle bush worn/ slight play

Offside Front lower ball joint slight play

oil leak

prop-shaft center support bearing worn

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,187 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

exhaust system corroded in places

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,561 miles

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

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

oil on steering rack

steering and suspension showing age/ wear

wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Jul 2014 76,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

oil on steering rack

steering and suspension showing age/ wear

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 May 2013 75,847 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f antiroll bar shackle bush worn resulting in slight movment

tested when wet

Pass 22 May 2012 75,386 miles

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

slight oil leak

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 11 May 2011 73,942 miles

centre prob bearing has play

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

oi/s/f wiper starting to smear

rear diff slight leak

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 25 May 2010 72,699 miles

front brake discs heavilly lipped/corroded(need replacing soon)

front saddle bushes have sideways movement(may need replacing for next MOT)

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s and n/s rear upper shackle bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 71,392 miles

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,390 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 69,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

slight play o/s/f saddle bush

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,778 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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M512 XPU 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 72.7%.

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 M512 XPU, 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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M512 XPU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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