MOT Status
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75,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion forming rear cross member area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front alloy wheel slightly distorted
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis /multiple areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroding/slight blows
n/s/f outer wheel arch corroding
surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle / suspension components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion forming both front wheel arches
exhaust system corroding /slight blows
surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroding /slight blows
underside of vehicle /suspension components surface corrosion forming
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroding/ slight blows
underside of vehicle /suspension components surface corrosion forming
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mount of front suspension area (5.3.6 (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 suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring, sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring, sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring, sill / inner section (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested test aborted 80 degferee oil temp smoke reading of 4.6 (7.4.B.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak
nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f inner sill/step corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f inner sill/step corroded
offside outer sill and both front wheel arches starting to corrode
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
offside outer sill and both front wheel arches starting to corrode
nearside door step starting to corrode
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M553 YDM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 M553 YDM, 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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M553 YDM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 1995.
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