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M578 DWV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,217 mi
Last recorded55,217 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 DWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,140 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,080 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,793 miles

Front windscreen delaminating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 43,105 miles

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

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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M578 DWV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M578 DWV, 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 M578 DWV registered?

M578 DWV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M578 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M578 DWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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