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M893 AWU

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,230 mi
Last recorded199,230 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 AWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 199,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 199,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Front Steering linkage likely to become detached UJ bottom (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 197,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 192,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2019 190,808 miles

Battery's need to be secure.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 190,808 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Rear Chassis by Spring Hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery's need to be secure.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 189,123 miles

centre prop uj

front wings corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2018 189,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre prop uj

front wings corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 187,548 miles

front wings showing corrosion

underbody showing cxorrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2016 184,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 179,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 173,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 167,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 165,307 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 161,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 158,886 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 158,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 155,862 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 155,849 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 151,824 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 151,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 149,181 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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M893 AWU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M893 AWU, 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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M893 AWU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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