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M453 WBF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

167,953 mi
Last recorded167,953 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 WBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 167,953 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 165,360 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,211 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 163,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 161,214 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 161,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 159,501 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 159,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 157,019 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 157,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 156,314 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 156,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 154,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 154,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WBF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 M453 WBF, 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 WBF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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