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M973 XOU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 XOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,720 miles

front brake discs slightly scored-n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-wishbone bushes slightly deterioraterd-balljoints have slight lift-wheel arches+sills+chassis corroded-brake pipes surface rust-leaf spring eye bushes slightly detertiorated-

leaf springs+coil springs corroded-

Fail 18 May 2013 84,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f link bush slightly deteriorated-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-balljoints have slight play-wheel arches+sills corroded-chassis corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,289 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

coil springs corroded

front grill panel insecure

front pads wearing low

nsf slight play in bearing

osf indicator insecure

osf inner door panel missing

osf mirror has slight movement

rear bumper bar damaged

rear exhaust bracket welded

slight judder

slight play in steering rack

welding covered unable to check properley

x2 front headlamps have slight movement in them

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

coil springs corroded

front grill panel insecure

front pads wearing low

nsf slight play in bearing

osf indicator insecure

osf inner door panel missing

osf mirror has slight movement

rear bumper bar damaged

slight judder

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,620 miles

coil springs corroded

exhast corroded and slight leak

front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

front pads wearing low

osf disc slightly scored

rear shocker bush slightly deterioated

rear spring bushes slightly deterioated

welding covered

Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,620 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil springs corroded

front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

osf disc slightly scored

rear shocker bush slightly deterioated

rear spring bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,088 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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M973 XOU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M973 XOU, 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 M973 XOU registered?

M973 XOU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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