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M877 SBA

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM877 SBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,761 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extensive repairs to underside, and some signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,172 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal extensive repairs made too underside, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test fitted up side down ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal extensive repairs made too underside, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test fitted up side down ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,950 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,061 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 27 Oct 2022 95,060 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,229 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,790 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 82,658 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 82,658 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s outer sill corroded at holed at front

o/s/r under wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,860 miles

rear floor has corrosion outside perscribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,187 miles

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

van been stood

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,596 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 68,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M877 SBA is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M877 SBA, 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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M877 SBA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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