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M616 XSL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM616 XSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 82,379 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

been heavily undersealed throughout underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,390 miles

hevy under seal under van

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,559 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under seal under van

Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,514 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion front and rear chassis

corrosion front and rear crossmember

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner arches

corrosion offside and nearside inner and outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner arches

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,047 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails & out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber brackets on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s inner sill holded

o/s/f door step holed

Fail 16 Jun 2022 71,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber to mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails & out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber brackets on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s inner sill holded

o/s/f door step holed

Pass 5 May 2021 70,970 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Doorstep corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill section behind water tank unable to correctly access (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 70,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Doorstep corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill section behind water tank unable to correctly access (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,237 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill/inner doorstep and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill section beside water tank,unable to fully access (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 70,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top and bottom of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill,inner doorstep and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger and not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,227 miles

Brake performance not tested abandoned due to burst rigid brake pipe at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer front cross member. sill end/ step area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top front and lower chassis rail. outer front cross member. inner wing,step,inner/ outer/ end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis rail bump stop area. rear cross member / spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear metal pipe. 2 x pipes load valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe burst on brake roller (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside corroded/pitted (5.3.2 (b))

brake servo casing corroded

general under body corrosion to floors and inner sills.had various welding repairs in past, under seal falling off

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 May 2018 68,497 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber bush mountin

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

corrosion under veihcle

some piped greased not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 9 May 2017 66,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2014 64,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2009 57,553 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 55,530 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,530 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,713 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 51,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2005 49,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2005 49,806 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M616 XSL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M616 XSL, 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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M616 XSL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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