1994 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · M486 AUF
1994 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 125,000 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M486 AUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 125,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M486 AUF Mileage History
- 12/12/2023122,093 mi
- 05/12/2024123,255 mi+1,162 mi
- 09/01/2025123,297 mi+42 mi
- 08/01/2026124,984 mi+1,687 mi
- 22/01/2026125,000 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M486 AUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Transit (M486 AUF) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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