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N126 HCV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

262,180 mi
Last recorded262,180 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 HCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 262,180 miles

Centre Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

vehicle underside dirty and corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 262,171 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

vehicle underside dirty and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 262,156 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 259,980 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 259,959 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 257,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2011 257,219 miles

Rear Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Rear window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f microw cracking

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2010 253,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 253,303 miles

Offside window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 251,676 miles

Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 251,666 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 250,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

NSR & NSF TYRE WALLS CRACKING BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 250,494 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

NSR & NSF TYRE WALLS CRACKING BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 250,117 miles

exhaust/body/chassis/repaired seems strong.o/s centre rear window insecure but not likely to fall out.

same window no b.s.mark.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 248,652 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 248,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector not in good working order (function impaired) (1.4.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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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N126 HCV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N126 HCV, 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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N126 HCV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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