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M581 UBV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

10,654 mi
Last recorded10,654 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 UBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 10,654 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 10,642 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Corroded under step (Both sides) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring area (Hole in chassis) Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mount corroded (Inside/ above mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 9,321 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 9,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 9,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 9,228 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust corroded and split, cannot attach emission tester. tail pipe needs attention (8.2.2.2 (e))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 7,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 7,221 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,034 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 1,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 338 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,646 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Corrosion to underside

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,426 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion and plates on front chassis legs

Fail 13 Mar 2013 97,417 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion and plates on front chassis legs

Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,312 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear panel,front panel,front chassis legs and floors all corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,303 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear panel,front panel,front chassis legs and floors all corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,383 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings and front panel corroded

both front wings and arches corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings and front panel corroded

both front wings and arches corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,884 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,884 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 94,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 1 May 2009 19,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 93,656 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 93,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,653 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 90,217 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UBV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UBV, 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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M581 UBV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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