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N181 UOC

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 UOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,335 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,335 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 105,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step and inner arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 105,084 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member, within 30cm of front suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheels arch, within 30cm of front suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step and inner arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 105,080 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,932 miles

battery warning lamp illuminated

corrosion on front suspension coil springs

corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

front chassis and crossmember corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

oil stains on engine

propshaft centre mount excessively worn(strong advise)

side loading door shut corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Oct 2015 103,903 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut exposing inner cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery warning lamp illuminated

corrosion on front suspension coil springs

corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

front chassis and crossmember corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

oil stains on engine

propshaft centre mount excessively worn(strong advise)

side loading door shut corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on inner and outer sills,rear and chassis and box section, front crossmember and both front inner arches

nearside rear shocker lower bush just starting to unbond

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

oil stains on engine

prop centre mount deteriorated

rear brake pipe to hose corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,297 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills,rear and chassis and box section, front crossmember and both front inner arches

nearside rear shocker lower bush just starting to unbond

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

oil stains on engine

prop centre mount deteriorated

rear brake pipe to hose corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,946 miles

both beam images slightly poor due to headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear valve stems perished

engine and gearbox oil stained

front crossmember corroded

nearside outer sill corroded and holed in side loading door shut- just outside prescribed area(strong advise)

offside front inner wing corroded around top shocker mounting

offside front step/door shut corroded

power steering fluid reservoir not correctly positioned(strong advise)

prop centre mount worn(strong advise)

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both beam images slightly poor due to headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear valve stems perished

engine and gearbox oil stained

front crossmember corroded

front washers misaligned

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge(strong advise)

nearside outer sill corroded and holed in side loading door shut- just outside prescribed area(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre pressure low(strong advise)

offside front inner wing corroded around top shocker mounting

offside front step/door shut corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside front wheel bearing(strong advise)

power steering fluid reservoir not correctly positioned(strong advise)

prop centre mount worn(strong advise)

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,118 miles

slight noise o/s/f bearing

center prop mount deteriorated

play in n/s/f ARB "D" bush

Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

center prop mount deteriorated

play in n/s/f ARB "D" bush

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,866 miles

oil leaks

rust patches

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

oil leaks

rust patches

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,059 miles

rust patches

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,150 miles

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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N181 UOC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N181 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.

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N181 UOC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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