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M696 VML

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,594 mi
Last recorded9,594 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 VML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 9,594 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 5,127 miles

Covered in underseal

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusted and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,921 miles

Covered in underseal

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 95,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 95,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,183 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

covered in underseal

Fail 27 Apr 2022 91,183 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2021 87,474 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

covered in underseal

Pass 13 May 2020 84,032 miles

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

covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2019 80,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

brakes have surface rust on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

door steps corroaded

front wheel arches corroaded

nearside wiper deteriated

offside rear arch corroaded

offside rear sill corroaded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusting

both front wheel arches rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres pershing no cordes showing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre is perishing on outer side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light switch loose

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M696 VML is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M696 VML, 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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M696 VML is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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