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N156 KAE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,532 mi
Last recorded76,532 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 KAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 92,480 miles

all rear metal brake pipes rusty

both front tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty and deterioating

o/s front door step rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

rear crossmember rusty

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2011 92,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear metal brake pipes rusty

both front tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty and deterioating

o/s front door step rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

rear crossmember rusty

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamp lenses deterioating

corrosion n/s rear chasis

rear crossmember rusty

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,999 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamp lenses deterioating

corrosion n/s rear chasis

rear crossmember rusty

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,815 miles

front discs slightly rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi rusty

scratch on windscreen

slight damage to o/s door mirror

slight lift o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,125 miles

cement underside of vehicle

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2008 73,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cement underside of vehicle

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,357 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 65,352 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 61,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 61,884 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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N156 KAE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N156 KAE, 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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N156 KAE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 1995.

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