MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bolt missing from gearbox mounting
bonnet slam panel insecure
gearbox support member loose bolt
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bonnet slam panel insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear mudguard insecure
Oil leak
Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Rear mudguard insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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M53 VRN is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?
M53 VRN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1995.
Is M53 VRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for M53 VRN shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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