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M581 TRC

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

23,461 mi
Last recorded23,461 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 TRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 23,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2022 22,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,392 miles

Battery warning light illuminated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper blade poor

Fail 22 Jul 2021 22,380 miles

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

Battery warning light illuminated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 23 Jul 2020 22,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,290 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 20,290 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,973 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,457 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 17,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,954 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 16,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,690 miles

Rear brakes noisy but performance satisfactory.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,484 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 12,479 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,556 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 11,553 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 10,660 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear tyre cracking at side wall.

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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M581 TRC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M581 TRC, 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

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What year was M581 TRC registered?

M581 TRC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M581 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M581 TRC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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