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M521 ORD

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,586 mi
Last recorded80,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 ORD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,586 miles

Offside Front subframe mounting fiberglass visible unable to tell if welded patch repair underneath

nearside,offside front subframe mounting corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 80,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower inner arch corroded to excess no prescribed area

Offside Front subframe mounting fiberglass visible unable to tell if welded patch repair underneath

nearside,offside front subframe mounting corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,858 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside,offside front lower inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,211 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 79,192 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

propshaft both bearing housing rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear crash bar damaged

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,902 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,806 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,804 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,567 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs inner face slight corrosion.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,322 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,824 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,824 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,149 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,090 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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M521 ORD is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M521 ORD, 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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M521 ORD is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M521 ORD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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