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M516 OOA

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,625 mi
Last recorded184,625 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 OOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 184,625 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface corrosion under body vehicle

Pass 6 May 2025 182,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 181,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 180,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 176,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underneath vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2021 173,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight play track rod ends

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 7 Apr 2021 173,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s&o/s shock mounts on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight play track rod ends

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 13 Mar 2020 168,478 miles

slight play n/s/f ball joint rear chassis around top shock mounts corroded rear spring hangers corroded rear brake pipes on axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 164,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 159,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front under wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front streeing rack slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front under wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front streeing rack slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,609 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 138,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,936 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre prop-shaft mount splitting

Fail 15 Mar 2013 112,355 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,949 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 106,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,451 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 87,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 87,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,980 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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M516 OOA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White 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 M516 OOA, 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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M516 OOA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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