MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,720 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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-
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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M973 XOU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1995.
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