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M558 YRV

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,942 mi
Last recorded110,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 YRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 110,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure snapped (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door pillar sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x 1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S mid inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 102,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple exhaust leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion outside the prescribed area.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has thick biscuit corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has thick biscuit corrosion either side of bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has thick biscuit corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has thick biscuit corrosion either side of bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,064 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple exhaust leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion outside the prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,437 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,406 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

extensive welding repairs to the whole van

whole van covered in under seal /black paint

Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail center prop mount (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

extensive welding repairs to the whole van

whole van covered in under seal /black paint

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,354 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

all welding repairs covered by underseal

vehicle has many welding repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,423 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis / wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 82,684 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 82,412 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,917 miles

Both inner and outer sills have corrosion

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From load valve to T-piece (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring and subframe corroded

Front cross member has corrosion

Front floor pan has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis rails have corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,917 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Both inner and outer sills have corrosion

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From load valve to T-piece (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring and subframe corroded

Front cross member has corrosion

Front floor pan has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis rails have corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,824 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion forming within both chassis rails

corrosion forming within both inner sills

corrosion forming within both rear wheel arches

corrosion forming within the rear cross member

excessive corrosion within the front cross member not within a prescribed area and not effecting the braking or steering at the time of the test

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both widscreen wiperblades split

corrosion forming within both chassis rails

corrosion forming within both inner sills

corrosion forming within both rear wheel arches

corrosion forming within the rear cross member

excessive corrosion within the front cross member not within a prescribed area and not effecting the braking or steering at the time of the test

unable to test the wiperblades due to the washers not working at the time of the test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,048 miles

slight corrosion along offside lower body edge

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on under side offside step

Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion along offside lower body edge

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on under side offside step

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,169 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,169 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,351 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,245 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 67,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,553 miles

n/s/r outter tyre wall starting to crack up

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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M558 YRV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M558 YRV, 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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M558 YRV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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