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M603 XMA

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,445 mi
Last recorded54,445 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 XMA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,445 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,188 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 54,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded both rear arms by mounting points (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes and all pipes across the rear axle are heavily coated in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 53,510 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around front shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Around shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes and all pipes across the rear axle are heavily coated in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,770 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,640 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,156 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,712 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front of n/s undersill slightly corroded

n/s front outrigger slightly corroded

rear body crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,652 miles

rear section of body / door step mountings slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,650 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 35,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,912 miles

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,607 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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M603 XMA is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M603 XMA, 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 M603 XMA registered?

M603 XMA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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