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M975 XVT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,581 mi
Last recorded154,581 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM975 XVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 154,581 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 154,569 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 149,584 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 149,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 145,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 145,237 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear end corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2009 137,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 137,649 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 126,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 126,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,342 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 113,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,626 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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M975 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 M975 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 M975 XVT registered?

M975 XVT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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