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N140 RFX

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 RFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 100,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,149 miles

surface corrosion underside. front coil springs rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,648 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion sill

Fail 27 Aug 2015 99,628 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear corrosion sill

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,182 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 98,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,714 miles

radiator leak.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,714 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,412 miles

noisy rear brakes, chip w/screen.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 93,394 miles

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

noisy rear brakes, chip w/screen.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,309 miles

rear brakes noisy, chip w/screen, corrosion sills & w/arches.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,297 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy, chip w/screen, corrosion sills & w/arches.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,973 miles

chip w/screen, noisy rear brakes, corrosion w/arches.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,973 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

chip w/screen, noisy rear brakes, corrosion w/arches.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,411 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,488 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,516 miles

corrosion showing o/s/front n/s/rear wheel arches and n/s/r door . rear no plate going discoloured . stone chip front screen . some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,763 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,763 miles

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

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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N140 RFX is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N140 RFX, 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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N140 RFX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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