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M537 UMT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

163,596 mi
Last recorded163,596 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 UMT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 163,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 163,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 161,919 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 161,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 159,552 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 159,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 157,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 154,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 152,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 149,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,810 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 147,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 141,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 136,453 miles

centre prop bearing noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2011 131,190 miles

No side or tailboards fitted at time of test

offside cab roof position lamp in operative

Fail 1 Dec 2010 126,902 miles

No sides and tail board fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 126,902 miles

No sides and tail board fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2009 122,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside and offside dropsides have one hinge missing and rear dropsidxe has a hinge missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 118,981 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 115,344 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 115,187 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front lower wheel arch/step corroded but out side perscribed area

Pass 7 Dec 2006 111,415 miles

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

front propshaft bearing worn

Pass 14 Dec 2005 107,316 miles

NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 14 Dec 2005 107,316 miles

NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M537 UMT 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 80.8%.

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 M537 UMT, 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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M537 UMT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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