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M956 XUA

1995 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 XUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,446 miles

offside and nearside front steps forward panels corroded through out of range of prescibed area

offside front brake hose metal pipe rusty

offside front chassis corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside and nearside front steps forward panels corroded through out of range of prescibed area

offside front brake hose metal pipe rusty

offside front chassis corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,049 miles

poor contact on horn

rough edge on offside back door bottom

stone chip in nearside windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,049 miles

stone chip in nearside windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poor contact on horn

rough edge on offside back door bottom

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,053 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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M956 XUA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M956 XUA, 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 M956 XUA registered?

M956 XUA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M956 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 XUA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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