MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering rack worn
Oil leak
Centre Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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M653 XFA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 XFA, 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 M653 XFA registered?
M653 XFA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1995.
Is M653 XFA safe to buy?
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