MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear chassis legs corroded
general underbody corrosion
rear crossmember corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear chassis legs corroded
general underbody corrosion
rear crossmember corroded
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
slight brake bind n/s/f
slight front brake imbalance
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
welding repairs been made to both rear chassie rails
Oil leak
both front metal brake pipes rusty
long hanbrake travel
o/s/f shocker damp
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
surface rust on exhaust
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N153 VJB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N153 VJB, 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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N153 VJB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 1995.
Is N153 VJB safe to buy?
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