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M585 JGA

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

589 mi
Last recorded589 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 JGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 589 miles

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

underside covered in underseal

Fail 5 Mar 2026 589 miles

underside covered in underseal

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,857 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Heavily undersealed

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 98,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 98,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At back of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal (1.1.11 (c))

advised been heavly under sealed

Fail 12 Dec 2023 95,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,164 miles

Nearside headlamp lower panel holed

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both rubbers splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 1st prop u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both centra rubbers splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 1st prop u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside panel holed under headlamp

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd prop bearing splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable front u/j at gearbox (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 86,726 miles

Emissions not tested holes and cracks in down pipe and tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd prop bearing splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable front u/j at gearbox (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play splitting second one (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,930 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch holed marked with yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch holed marked with yellow (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,247 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion cab condition (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front bumper ends (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Nov 2015 69,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion cab condition (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front bumper ends (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

oil leak on engine

prop shaft bearing mount rubber poor

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front wings corrosion

front fuel tank strap slight corrosion

handbrake return spring poor condition

offside front door slight corrosion

poor contact front discs

Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,388 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front wings corrosion

front fuel tank strap slight corrosion

handbrake return spring poor condition

offside front door slight corrosion

poor contact front discs

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

poor contact on front brake disc's

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,377 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear top marker light out

oil leak rear of gearbox

second battery loose

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,758 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil leaks on engine and gear box

poor contact on front brake disc's ( rusty )

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,585 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion b/s/f wings

slight oil leek engine

Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,562 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to remainder of both front steps

security of hand brake rod bracket broken

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,271 miles

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

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

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,263 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,704 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion to rear suspension components

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,943 miles

Condition of offside front brake discs Borderline

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes very noisey

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,905 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,532 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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M585 JGA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M585 JGA, 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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M585 JGA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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