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M978 UTV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,330 mi
Last recorded101,330 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 UTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,330 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 1,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 101,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 100,429 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill h0led (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 99,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,994 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear side walls perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 97,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 96,401 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near side front inner step has little hole

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front inner step has little hole

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step has a little hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step has a little hole (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step has a little hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step has a little hole (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,828 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 83,598 miles

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

battery trays corroded

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

o/s sill damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2009 83,598 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

battery trays corroded

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

o/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,145 miles

chip on o/s/f of windscreen

rust on front discs

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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M978 UTV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M978 UTV, 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 M978 UTV registered?

M978 UTV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M978 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M978 UTV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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