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M530 WFV

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,548 mi
Last recorded25,548 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 WFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 25,548 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outrigger/body and suspension mount have corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/step panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/shock mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both centre bearing perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch corrosion not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner arch corrosion not within prescribed area

Prop shaft centre bearing mountings deteriorated x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 23,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring anchor - inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring anchor - inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle area - inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner arch corrosion not within a prescribed area

Prop shaft bearing mountings deteriorated x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 19,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 19,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 18,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 17,699 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 17,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired riveted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle under sealed

Fail 29 Aug 2018 15,638 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower sill front section and rear section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower sill front section and rear section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,711 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 6,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before join to centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,562 miles

Offside Front chassis in front of spring hanger corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,264 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 4,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion o/s sill back

Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 2,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 877 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,766 miles

front cross member out rigers corrded on outside

front inner sills corrded at front

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,738 miles

o/s rear rear service brake has lower effort than n/s

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,924 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 80,924 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 73,689 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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M530 WFV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M530 WFV, 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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M530 WFV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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