1995 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · M220 HBD

The 1995 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 6 June 2023 at 157,518 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, matching the fault-free outcomes seen in the preceding four years. This consistent clean sheet indicates the vehicle has met minimum statutory standards without escalating mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally low annual use for a 31-year-old commercial vehicle. The odometer climbed from 150,720 miles at the 10 March 2018 test to 157,518 miles by June 2023, a total of 6,798 miles over five years or roughly 1,360 miles per annum. A 17-month gap separates the August 2019 pass at 155,108 miles from the February 2021 pass at 155,408 miles, suggesting the van stood idle for long periods. Sparse testing history with no failures or advisories limits insight into component condition between tests. A buyer should physically inspect structural corrosion on the chassis and body mounts given the vehicle's age and prolonged standing, as MOT records capture only test-day condition. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for perishing or seizing that low mileage and inactivity accelerate rather than prevent. The 2.5-litre diesel drivetrain should be cold-started to confirm no smoke or running issues escaped the emissions tests. The absence of advisories does not equate to a wear-free vehicle. Previous owners clearly kept the Transit minimally roadworthy for infrequent use, but 31 years of age demands in-person scrutiny of rubber components, brake caliper binding, and exhaust integrity beyond what a clean MOT implies.