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M453 TKO

1995 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,948 mi
Last recorded28,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 TKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 28,948 miles

11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

brake shoes at rear noisy when applying brakes, need to investigate

Pass 6 Jan 2022 26,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

no date stamps on nearside tyres

Fail 20 Jan 2021 23,845 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

no date stamps on nearside tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,791 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 20,057 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 20,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,534 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 18,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,863 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 16,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,068 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 16,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,613 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 15,613 miles

Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,877 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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M453 TKO is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M453 TKO, 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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M453 TKO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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