CarVerify

Free Car Check

M540 FGE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,993 mi
Last recorded186,993 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 FGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 186,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full underside covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2025 183,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 180,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 175,649 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside out rigger

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

Offside out rigger

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 170,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 165,146 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

underside body heavily underseald unable too asses full condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 157,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 147,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 136,330 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 136,316 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 133,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 133,250 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M540 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 M540 FGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M540 FGE?

You can check the full history of M540 FGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M540 FGE registered?

M540 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M540 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M540 FGE shows 13 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.

Does M540 FGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M540 FGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.