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M502 XRF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,545 mi
Last recorded205,545 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 XRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 205,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corodded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside door step covered in under seal

Fail 9 Oct 2020 205,510 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury both (6.2.8 (b))

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired tipper ram mount broken off (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 199,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 199,335 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 191,551 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 189,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside parking brake just met requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2016 183,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 176,716 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 170,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 170,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 168,909 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 168,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 161,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 150,097 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 150,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 140,594 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 140,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M502 XRF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M502 XRF, 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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M502 XRF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M502 XRF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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