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M893 XRF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 XRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 117,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 117,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,180 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,133 miles

slight oil leak around rear axle & osr brake backplate

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,846 miles

Offside Rear brake drum slightly oily

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,085 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,834 miles

n/s/r/tyre in poor condition no side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 103,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,382 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear prop-shaft bearing needs attention

Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,161 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,403 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING.

W/SCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT YET IN SWEPT AREA.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,304 miles

MINOR EXHAUST LEAK AT FLEX JOINT.

SCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA.

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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M893 XRF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M893 XRF, 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 M893 XRF registered?

M893 XRF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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