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M81 SOG

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,200 mi
Last recorded69,200 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 SOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 69,200 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 69,200 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated support rubber spit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rubber support split (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2025 69,177 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,265 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 68,262 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,515 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 67,506 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Inner Wings heavily corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember below Radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill and step corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,721 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,908 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,715 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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M81 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M81 SOG, 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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What year was M81 SOG registered?

M81 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1995.

Is M81 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M81 SOG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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