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N143 HSF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,295 mi
Last recorded90,295 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 HSF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 90,295 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 90,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 90,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 89,771 miles

vehicle extensively undersealed.

Fail 24 May 2024 89,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle extensively undersealed.

Pass 31 May 2023 89,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake disc's surface corrosion

rear tyres superficial cracking to tyres

underside of vehicle extensively undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,486 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 86,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab & previous plate repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount/crossmember mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,389 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced Marker light flickers (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Centre rear view mirror not fitted to svreen

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,356 miles

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing same as u/j

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn forwards of axle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,228 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 81,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,729 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,440 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 66,723 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,801 miles

BOTH SIDES CHASSIS RAIL REINFORCING PLATES CORRODED AND SWOLLEN NO EVIDENCE OF CHASSIS BEING AFFECTED. NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT RECCOMEND ATTENTIION

CORROSION TO BOTH SIDES REAR CROSSMEMBER AT 3rd PROP SHAFT MOUNTING. NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT RECCOMEND ATTENTION

Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,788 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

BOTH SIDES CHASSIS RAIL REINFORCING PLATES CORRODED AND SWOLLEN NO EVIDENCE OF CHASSIS BEING AFFECTED. NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT RECCOMEND ATTENTIION

CORROSION TO BOTH SIDES REAR CROSSMEMBER AT 3rd PROP SHAFT MOUNTING. NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT RECCOMEND ATTENTION

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,197 miles

both sides centre chassis extension slightly corroded

both sides under steps slightly corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

o/s/r lower shocker bush slightly worn

propshaft centre bearing worn to excess

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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N143 HSF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N143 HSF, 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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N143 HSF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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