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N142 UOC

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 UOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 132,637 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 131,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember behind bumper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/front inner & outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 131,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember behind bumper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/front inner & outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 131,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 125,687 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all welding covered in under seal

Fail 6 May 2021 125,684 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step /chass (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all welding covered in under seal

Fail 15 Feb 2021 125,679 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

a lot of welding repairs have been done to this vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,638 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,192 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 125,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step /sill / (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks on exhaust (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,569 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 124,562 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed dash (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,676 miles

vehicle has had exensive welding all covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,149 miles

Oil leak

vehicle repaired and undersealed. propshaft centre bearing slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,149 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

vehicle repaired and undersealed. propshaft centre bearing slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,206 miles

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

front brake discs light rust.

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 120,206 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

front brake discs light rust.

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,036 miles

vehicle repaired and undersealed offside front inner wing light rust.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 118,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

vehicle repaired and undersealed offside front inner wing light rust.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 115,643 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 115,629 miles

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

Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

tyre walls cut

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2008 115,058 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 115,158 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Severe coolant leak

o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded, not considered excessive.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner tread.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 115,058 miles

SLIGHT - oil leak on o/s front shock absorber

brake pads (front) look low - advise check

hand brake pull rod support bracket broken

hole and corrosion at mid chassis crossmember - middle - front section

hole and corrosion at o/s sill - front section

light scratches on screen

n/s/r - inner - tyre approaching legal limit on tread

nail in o/s/f tyre

no increase in mileage reading - suspect speedo not working correctly

o/s and n/s - inner - body securing bolts securing to full "tightness"

play in front and centre - prop-shaft centre bearing carriers

repair to o/s/f chassis outrigger - covered in fibreglass tested by tapping with m.o.t. hammer. no obvious sign of inadequate repair

splits in clutch and brake pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipe (metal sections)

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe (load valve to rear flexi)

welded repairs to rear chassis crossmember - rear section repair covered by fibreglass tested by tapping with m.o.t hammer no obvoius sign of inadequate repair

wiring hanging loose at n/s/r chassis section

Fail 26 Nov 2007 115,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT - oil leak on o/s front shock absorber

brake pads (front) look low - advise check

hand brake pull rod support bracket broken

hole and corrosion at mid chassis crossmember - middle - front section

hole and corrosion at o/s sill - front section

light scratches on screen

n/s/r - inner - tyre approaching legal limit on tread

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s - inner - body securing bolts securing to full "tightness"

play in front and centre - prop-shaft centre bearing carriers

repair to o/s/f chassis outrigger - covered in fibreglass tested by tapping with m.o.t. hammer. no obvious sign of inadequate repair

splits in clutch and brake pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipe (metal sections)

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe (load valve to rear flexi)

welded repairs to rear chassis crossmember - rear section repair covered by fibreglass tested by tapping with m.o.t hammer no obvoius sign of inadequate repair

wiring hanging loose at n/s/r chassis section

Pass 11 Oct 2006 115,058 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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N142 UOC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 N142 UOC, 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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N142 UOC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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