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ExpiredMileage
119,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise advanced corrosion throughout vehicle
advise both front brake discs corroded
advise o/s lower ball joint rubber perished
advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
advise wheel archs have temporary repair
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise advanced corrosion throughout vehicle
advise both front brake discs corroded
advise o/s lower ball joint rubber perished
advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
advise wheel archs have temporary repair
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise both front flexi brake hoses corroded
advise corrosion in n/s/r floor
advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
advise propshaft front centre bearing rubber perished
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
advise spare tyre illegal
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise both front flexi brake hoses corroded
advise corrosion in n/s/r floor
advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
advise propshaft front centre bearing rubber perished
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
advise spare tyre illegal
advise corrosion in both n/s wheel archs
advise corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch inner front
advise rear doors corroded
advise rear metal brake pipe corroded
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise rear doors corroded
advise corrosion in both n/s wheel archs
advise corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch inner front
advise power steering fluid level on lower limit
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise both front wheel bearings slight play
advise corrosion in both sides rear chassis
advise o/s/r tyre low on tread
advise rear exhaust system corroded
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise both front wheel bearings slight play
advise corrosion in both sides rear chassis
advise o/s/r tyre low on tread
advise rear exhaust system corroded
advise both headlamps lenses faded
advise numerous corrosion throughout vehicle
advise rear exhaust section corroded
advise temporary repairs to both n/s wheel archs
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise numerous corrosion patches throughout vehicle
advise rear exhaust section corroded
advise metal brake pipe to load sensing valve corroded
advise n/s track rod end rubber split
advise rear exhaust section corroded
advise temp repair to n/s/r wheelarch
Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise metal brake pipe to load sensing valve corroded
advise n/s track rod end rubber split
advise propshaft centre bearing perished
advise rear exhaust section corroded
advise corrosion in n/s/f arch
advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
advise slight chip in windscreen
advise slight play in o/s/ steering rack tie rod
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise corrosion in n/s/f arch
advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
advise slight chip in windscreen
advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod
advise both front flexis corroded
advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise both front flexis corroded
advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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M253 UDB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 M253 UDB, 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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M253 UDB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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