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N117 WVO

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,924 mi
Last recorded19,924 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 WVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 19,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside inner steps (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,940 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2016 14,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rack gator deteriorated

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 10,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,034 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 23 Apr 2014 5,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2013 1,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 1,498 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,881 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center propshaft bush excessive play

Fail 5 Jul 2010 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center propshaft bush excessive play

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,021 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,015 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small amount noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,142 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 87,064 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside centre outrigger/ doorstep corroded

offside centre outrigger/ doorstep corroded

some deterioration and minor damage to steering wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,286 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 84,286 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body mounts rusting badly

nearside rear outer tyre has a nail

no reverse lights

no upper offside rear indicator

offside front outer sill holed

offside rear chassis rusting badly

wheel nuts possibly loose

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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N117 WVO is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N117 WVO, 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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N117 WVO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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