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M653 VWG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

287,055 mi
Last recorded287,055 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 VWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 287,055 miles

body in poor condition

n/s door step corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 287,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

body in poor condition

n/s door step corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 286,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 286,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 286,327 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 13 May 2008 286,323 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 28,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 May 2006 280,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 280,093 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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M653 VWG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M653 VWG, 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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M653 VWG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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