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M948 XVT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 XVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 105,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 92,690 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 86,109 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 83,450 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 66,236 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 66,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,383 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 57,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M948 XVT is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M948 XVT, 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 M948 XVT registered?

M948 XVT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M948 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M948 XVT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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