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M8 MEU

1995 Ford Unknown

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Unknown52,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MEU
MakeFord
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,222 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 123,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 120,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 120,736 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 118,158 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 118,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 113,426 miles

Exhaust rear silencer bandage repair.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 113,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer bandage patch.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,976 miles

sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,176 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 106,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,098 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both wheel arches have corrosion

Rear couldn't see rear pads?

chassie/exhaust/coil springs all have surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,738 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Unknown?

Based on 10,112 MOT tests across 3,315 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,674
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,315
On UK Roads
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M8 MEU is a 1995 Ford Unknown in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 52,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M8 MEU is a 1995 Ford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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