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N159 UOC

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

143,907 mi
Last recorded143,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 UOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 143,907 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 143,906 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 143,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise n/s/f lower ball joint stiff and squeeks

advise o/s/r bumper loose

advise slight wear in rack

Pass 9 Feb 2006 131,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 131,980 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N159 UOC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N159 UOC registered?

N159 UOC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N159 UOC safe to buy?

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