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M753 TAW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,996 mi
Last recorded172,996 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM753 TAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 172,996 miles

Vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2024 167,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 166,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 166,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 165,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper broken and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 165,744 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 163,229 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 161,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near flexi (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded reducing the brake effort

Fail 11 Nov 2016 161,291 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting rubber split (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near flexi (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded reducing the brake effort

Pass 19 Aug 2015 158,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 158,139 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 154,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 150,802 miles

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

o/s door sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 147,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 142,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 135,993 miles

Brake discs corroded, pads low.

Slight play in front roll bar bushes and wheel bearings.

Fail 12 May 2010 135,993 miles

Brake discs corroded, pads low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Slight play in front roll bar bushes and wheel bearings.

Pass 27 May 2009 126,101 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 126,101 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 122,231 miles

both rear and o/s centre side marker lamps inop

Fail 22 May 2008 122,231 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear and o/s centre side marker lamps inop

Pass 17 May 2007 113,958 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 113,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 107,164 miles

Both headlights emitting flat beam patterns

nearside headlight misty and pattern faded

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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M753 TAW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M753 TAW, 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 M753 TAW registered?

M753 TAW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M753 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M753 TAW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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