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N173 FLC

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 FLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,307 miles

O/s/r unerside corroded and holed (noth within prescribed area)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear door handle broken

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

after market lights inop

rear door handle broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,627 miles

battery wiring insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,627 miles

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

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

battery wiring insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2012 63,984 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 190,244 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 190,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 185,650 miles

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

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

both front discs rusty on inner surface

both front steps badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 185,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both front discs rusty on inner surface

both front steps badly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 185,535 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT O/S BRAKE DISC PITTED/RUSTY FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 182,234 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 182,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

prop shaft center bearing rubber worn out

Pass 24 Oct 2008 179,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 179,044 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 177,739 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 177,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 176,343 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 176,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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N173 FLC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 N173 FLC, 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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N173 FLC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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