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M268 DAE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,111 mi
Last recorded206,111 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 DAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 206,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 194,757 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front seat belt lower mounting point slight corrosion

offside front inner steel whhel rim slightly bent

offside rear back chassis member slight corrosion

offside rear centre chassis member slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2010 185,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 185,187 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 177,917 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 177,901 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 177,385 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 177,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 176,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 171,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 163,096 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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M268 DAE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M268 DAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M268 DAE registered?

M268 DAE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M268 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 DAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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