MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body corroded
Front and rear brake pipes corroded
Front and rear chassis corroded
Front anti roll bar bushes worn
Front brake discs pitted and pads low
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Oil leak
Propshaft centre bearings worn(dangerous)
Sills corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body corroded
Front and rear brake pipes corroded
Front and rear chassis corroded
Front anti roll bar bushes worn
Front brake discs pitted and pads low
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Oil leak
Propshaft centre bearings worn(dangerous)
Sills corroded
Sills corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M497 XBF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M497 XBF, 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 M497 XBF registered?
M497 XBF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 1995.
Is M497 XBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M497 XBF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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