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M253 UDB

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,800 mi
Last recorded119,800 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 UDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,800 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 119,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,776 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 118,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 117,099 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 117,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 114,241 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 114,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,695 miles

advise both headlamps lenses faded

advise numerous corrosion throughout vehicle

advise rear exhaust section corroded

advise temporary repairs to both n/s wheel archs

Fail 3 Sep 2009 111,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 108,123 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 108,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 103,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,359 miles

advise both front flexis corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Sep 2006 98,359 miles

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?

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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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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