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M243 XDT

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

108,599 mi
Last recorded108,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 XDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,599 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,582 miles

Nearside Front advise nsf tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,856 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has had substantial welding and under body repair work done to a good standard and is covered in under sealer.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,346 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met requirements. May need adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 91,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel cap's fitted so wheel nut's not checked

Fail 29 Jul 2015 88,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel cap's fitted so wheel nut's not checked

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

clutch padal anti slip missing.

n/s front door has been blocked for securty reason due to converted in to ice cream van.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,844 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,495 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,342 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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M243 XDT is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M243 XDT, 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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What year was M243 XDT registered?

M243 XDT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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