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M996 GHS

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,248 mi
Last recorded94,248 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 GHS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,948 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal parts of chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack weeping

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,125 miles

Extensive repairs to front crossmember

N/S/Front wheel arch corroded

O/S headlamp starting to deteriorate

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

Slight leak from N/S of steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,119 miles

Extensive repairs to front crossmember

N/S & O/S inner sill front ends repaired

Prop-shaft centre bearing worn

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,382 miles

General corrosion to underside of body. Extensive welding repairs carried out.

N/S & O/S Front chassis legs corroded

N/S of slam panel corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of body. Extensive welding repairs carried out.

N/S & O/S Front chassis legs corroded

N/S of slam panel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,597 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,595 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,674 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corrosion near upper hinge. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 87,671 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision mounted to wooden panels. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corrosion near upper hinge. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure-not bolted to suspension leg.

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,527 miles

Corrosion patches on door and bodywork

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Temp repairs to corroded wheel arches

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,127 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General surface corrosion of brake,suspension & steering components & prescribed areas.

Some damage to offside lower part of front windscreen.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 75,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General surface corrosion of brake,suspension & steering components & prescribed areas.

Some damage to offside lower part of front windscreen.

Pass 22 May 2009 72,088 miles

All tyres showing signs of age.

Some damage to O/S lower front windscreen.

Some fluctuation of O/S/F brake effort.

Fail 21 May 2009 72,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All tyres showing signs of age.

Some damage to O/S lower front windscreen.

Some fluctuation of O/S/F brake effort.

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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M996 GHS is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M996 GHS, 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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M996 GHS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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