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M508 XPU

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 XPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,524 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exstensive undersealed offside and nearside inner wings over welding

Fail 20 Mar 2026 71,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (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))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bralke servo pipe rubbing but ok

Fail 18 Feb 2025 69,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

bralke servo pipe rubbing but ok

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

servo pipe rubbing function not impaired

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,483 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 63,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,596 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under body Surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 58,589 miles

Centre prop bearing slight noise

Pass 18 May 2015 57,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 51,236 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 51,228 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 49,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 46,941 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 46,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 44,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,983 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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M508 XPU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M508 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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M508 XPU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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