1995 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · M523 AOW
1995 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 May 1995. Recorded mileage 204,588 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M523 AOW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2024
- 204,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M523 AOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Transit (M523 AOW) between September 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
M523 AOW Mileage History
- 28/09/2022202,807 mi
- 10/10/2022202,139 mi-668 mi
- 13/01/2024204,588 mi+2,449 mi
Average of roughly 1,378 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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