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M271 XSR

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,245 mi
Last recorded113,245 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 XSR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 113,245 miles

frontdrop links +anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

heavy oil leak

oil leak covering power steering components early cleaning and examenation of parts recomended

Fail 26 Sep 2007 113,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

frontdrop links +anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

heavy oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall no cords visable

nearside rear wheel stud holes corroded

prop shaft centre support bearing badly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 100,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

prop shaft centre bearing worn not excessive

rear cross member corroded

vehicle under side various welded repairs

Fail 19 Sep 2006 100,049 miles

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

prop shaft centre bearing worn not excessive

rear cross member corroded

vehicle underside various welded repairs

Fail 23 Aug 2006 99,506 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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M271 XSR is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M271 XSR, 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 M271 XSR registered?

M271 XSR is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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