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M748 XDY

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM748 XDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

auxillary battery semi secure , tray only held by 1 fastener

both front tyres flat on presentation, inflated to perform test

both rear inner sidsills excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,238 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres unevenly worn advise alignment check

major oil leak from fuel lift pump flange

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,275 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear floor corroded and holed but its out side prescribed area

Fail 24 Aug 2010 107,275 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

rear floor corroded and holed but its out side prescribed area

Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 105,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,869 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,869 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 101,379 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 101,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 99,451 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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M748 XDY is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M748 XDY, 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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M748 XDY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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