1995 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · M823 DLF
1995 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1995. Recorded mileage 166,390 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M823 DLF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2011
- 166,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M823 DLF Mileage History
- 05/07/2005142,758 mi
- 05/07/2006143,602 mi+844 mi
- 27/07/2007149,016 mi+5,414 mi
- 05/10/2007150,871 mi+1,855 mi
- 23/09/2008154,336 mi+3,465 mi
- 27/09/2008154,336 mi
- 12/05/2010155,854 mi+1,518 mi
- 20/05/2010155,854 mi
- 12/05/2011166,390 mi+10,536 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
M823 DLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Transit (M823 DLF) between July 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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