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M969 ARV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 ARV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing in front of wheel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg at Front near radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearings, outer rubber damper split / perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 91,998 miles

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

chassis corrosion

Fail 17 May 2024 91,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure wont latch in closed position (3.1 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet and battery tray excessive corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension lower arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis corrosion

Pass 20 May 2023 91,495 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both centre bearing separating from brackets. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 90,545 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both centre bearing separating from brackets. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 82,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 82,187 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,069 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,069 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,481 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Battery Loose

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,149 miles

Nearside Battery Loose

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,952 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish(no cords visable)

offside rear tyre starting to perish(no cords visable)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,461 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

screw in offside front tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,982 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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M969 ARV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M969 ARV, 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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M969 ARV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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