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M153 DEW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

289,363 mi
Last recorded289,363 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 DEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 289,363 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 278,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all under body is heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2014 262,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 242,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 223,512 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 208,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 200,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 197,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 27 Jan 2009 197,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 21 Jan 2008 194,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

o/s front outer sill corroded/holed not in prescribed area.

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2007 191,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 191,092 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 186,797 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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M153 DEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M153 DEW, 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 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M153 DEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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