MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis corroding
lots of welding repairs to chassis
screen damaged
slight exhaust leak
nearside front inner wheel arch corroding
surface corrosion on chassis
tipper bed corroding
surface corrosion on chassis
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
both front inner wheel arches corroding
slight wear on top steering coloum bush
tipper bed corroded
underside surface corrosion
underside surface corrosion
surface corrosion on chassis
surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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