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M515 VYB

1995 Ford Transit

Not stated Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,688 mi
Last recorded74,688 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 VYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourNot stated
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,688 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear of front arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arch or under head lamps (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch or under head lamp (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak coolant on minimum ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,001 miles

temporary body repairs front and rear

under body corrosion throughout

Fail 5 Mar 2025 71,965 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body corrosion

extensive under body corrosion

Nearside Front wing panel has temp repair

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front wing panels have temporary repairs

exhaust repaired and corroded

some under body repair and under sealed

Fail 28 Feb 2024 71,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front wing panels have temporary repairs

Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure temp repaired (6.2.2 (a) (i))

extensive under body corrosion and repair

Fail 10 Mar 2023 71,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure temp repaired (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

extensive under body corrosion and repair

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some underbody underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,242 miles

Nearside Front wing has temporary

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 71,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing has temporary

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,836 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 70,836 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,708 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Fail 19 Feb 2019 70,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,506 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,954 miles

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,724 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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M515 VYB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Not stated with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M515 VYB, 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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M515 VYB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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