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M557 PVU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 PVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 143,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 140,167 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 140,167 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 137,369 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,369 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 135,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,087 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 30 Jul 2014 126,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,965 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 120,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 117,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 114,070 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 114,064 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 107,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 105,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 102,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 99,764 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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M557 PVU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M557 PVU, 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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What year was M557 PVU registered?

M557 PVU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M557 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 PVU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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