MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine oil leak
offside rear tyre wall cracking
oil leaking rear offside hub
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight somke from exhaust on reves
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side inner tyre worn un even tread
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A259 XMO is a 1983 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1983 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,046 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A259 XMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A259 XMO is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1983.
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