MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear 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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak on engine
vehicle difficult and not inspected fully as chassie covered in under seal
water leak on engine
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs slightly worn
front bumper insecure
non structural rear inner wings and cross panel corroded
slight movement steering column
surfacer corrosion front upper inner wings
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs slightly worn
front bumper insecure
non structural rear inner wings and cross panel corroded
slight movement steering column
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front foot wells corroded
both head lights holed
n/s/rear corner bumper missing
o/s/front out rigger corroded
reverse light inop
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front foot wells corroded
both head lights holed
n/s/rear corner bumper missing
o/s/front out rigger corroded
reverse light inop
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M957 XUA is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 M957 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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M957 XUA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 1995.
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