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M53 FGJ

1995 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,007 mi
Last recorded128,007 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 128,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both front inner flitch panels are starting to corrode

both rear leaf springs are slightly splayed

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear chassis rail is starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2006 125,761 miles

all four arches have slight corrsion

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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M53 FGJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M53 FGJ, 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 M53 FGJ registered?

M53 FGJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M53 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M53 FGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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