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M538 USC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 USC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,260 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 95,241 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,948 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/ of the wehicle has modification ( mount) which could be dangerous for other road users and pedestrians

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,654 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,609 miles

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

Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 92,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet cetch sticky

Fail 21 May 2012 92,927 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet cetch sticky

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted over rear spring hanger could not test

Fail 20 May 2010 92,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Nail in offside rear outer tyre

Nearside & offside front outriggers excessively corroded

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

Offside front tyre low air pressure

Offside inner sill excessively corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 76,672 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 76,541 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all undercarriage badly corroded and thin †offside rearbody member corred and holed advise repair

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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M538 USC 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 62.5%.

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 M538 USC, 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 M538 USC registered?

M538 USC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1995.

Is M538 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 USC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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