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M557 RBW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,650 mi
Last recorded4,650 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 4,650 miles

under body corroded / under sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2025 3,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 3,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 3,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering operation slightly rough

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2021 92,516 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance-

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,056 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,147 miles

propshaft centre bearing collapsed

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,532 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 79,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,747 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,742 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,560 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,405 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 RBW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M557 RBW, 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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M557 RBW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M557 RBW safe to buy?

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