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M496 XPU

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,881 mi
Last recorded71,881 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 XPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,881 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/SF & N/SF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal

Fail 13 May 2026 71,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 29 May 2025 70,492 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/SF & O/SF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath covered in heavy underseal

Pass 15 May 2023 68,902 miles

All underneath covered in underseal not allowing clear inspection

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All corrosion repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 68,886 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (under wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back/side panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underneath covered in underseal not allowing clear inspection

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All corrosion repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,652 miles

Offside Door step under sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner sill has corrosion

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner sill has corrosion

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wing panal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wing panal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,628 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,912 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,889 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 inner arch holed by corrossion

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,551 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,635 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking

both rear brake light operations

rear brake check 47% inbalance

Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,814 miles

Advise both rear tyres dryrotted

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M496 XPU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M496 XPU, 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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M496 XPU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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