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M253 XTM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

256,102 mi
Last recorded256,102 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 XTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 256,102 miles

chassis corroding

lots of welding repairs to chassis

screen damaged

slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 253,599 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

surface corrosion on chassis

tipper bed corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 250,313 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2014 243,538 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 243,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe

underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2013 238,310 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroding

slight wear on top steering coloum bush

tipper bed corroded

underside surface corrosion

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2011 229,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 217,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 209,862 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 5 Dec 2008 198,005 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 198,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

rest of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2007 181,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 163,938 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 163,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 XTM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M253 XTM, 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 M253 XTM registered?

M253 XTM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M253 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 XTM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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