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N125 CVR

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

142,161 mi
Last recorded142,161 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 CVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 142,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 135,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 128,631 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Jun 2009 128,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jul 2008 125,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 125,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2007 114,668 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 114,668 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front chassie front of step small hole reqs attention

welding on o/s n/s steps req attention

Pass 8 Mar 2006 107,407 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 107,405 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N125 CVR is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 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 N125 CVR, 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 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N125 CVR is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N125 CVR shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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