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M557 XCM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,160 mi
Last recorded163,160 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 XCM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 163,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 163,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 157,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 151,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 149,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 143,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 135,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 129,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 122,553 miles

slight uneven run up on rear brakes

Fail 20 Sep 2007 122,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight uneven run up on rear brakes . offside slightly lower

Pass 22 Sep 2006 114,595 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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M557 XCM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M557 XCM, 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 M557 XCM registered?

M557 XCM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M557 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 XCM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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