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M715 LFJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,486 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,595 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Apr 2025 89,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 May 2024 88,441 miles

front suspension arms corroding

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,203 miles

both front suspension arm mounts starting to corrode

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 4 May 2022 85,630 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust corroding

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2021 82,611 miles

battery trays corroding

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2020 80,728 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 80,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,419 miles

Front Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen cracked outside drivers veiw of the road

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear and offside front tyre getting perished

windscreen cracked outside drivers veiw of the road

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,469 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 74,860 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

handbrakes slightly imbalanced

rear shock absorbers seem slightly soft

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,363 miles

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

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

offside front step holed

oil leak on engine

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,069 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,880 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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M715 LFJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M715 LFJ, 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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M715 LFJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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