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N164 JGN

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

195,880 mi
Last recorded195,880 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 JGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 195,880 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 195,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s crossmember near door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2015 191,422 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 191,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 181,417 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 181,386 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 167,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 167,272 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted

o/s and n/s sills holed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 161,102 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 160,965 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,675 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 156,711 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 151,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 145,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 145,860 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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N164 JGN is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N164 JGN, 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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N164 JGN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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