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N156 TOB

1995 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

342,821 mi
Last recorded342,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 TOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 342,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 331,444 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 331,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 325,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 324,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear chassis rail corroded

near side rear sill coroded but not prescribed area

off side front inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

off side rear floor corroded and holed but not prescrided area

Fail 15 Jan 2013 324,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear chassis rail corroded

near side rear sill coroded but not prescribed area

off side front inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

off side rear floor corroded and holed but not prescrided area

Pass 8 Feb 2012 322,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 320,021 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 320,021 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 314,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 310,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 145,954 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 145,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 137,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 130,342 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 130,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 TOB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TOB, 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 TOB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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