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N205 CEV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,559 mi
Last recorded103,559 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 CEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front mirror heads damaged.

Both front roof markers inop.

Both front steps and sill holed and corroded.

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Nearside rear hub backing plate very damp.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Serious fluid leak hydrolic ram.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,544 miles

temp repair on body

Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,543 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both door sills are corroded and holed

n/s/r inner trye is worn on edges

o/s/f body trim is loose

tape on front of body

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,793 miles

both front footwells corroded

Centre 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 Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly loose at centre joint

nearside rear wheel arch loose and close to outer tyre

rusted marks by nearside front wheel nuts

taped repairs to rear foglamp lenses

Fail 13 Sep 2012 99,791 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre 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 Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front footwells corroded

exhaust slightly loose at centre joint

nearside rear wheel arch loose and close to outer tyre

rusted marks by nearside front wheel nuts

taped repairs to rear foglamp lenses

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,242 miles

Oil leak

body damage.

earth lead rubbing on steering.

front brake discs in poor condition.

hydrolic ram leaking.

temp.repairs to rear lenses.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

body damage.

earth lead rubbing on steering.

front brake discs in poor condition.

hydrolic ram leaking.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,644 miles

Propshaft component defective

offside headlight lens scratched,

offside rear light lens broken

offside rear spring front bush worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,229 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,225 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,728 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,728 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,223 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 85,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

ram for tipper is leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 82,266 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Drivers seat in poor condition

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r inner tyre underinflated

Oil leak n/s/r hub

Oil leak, tipper ram

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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N205 CEV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N205 CEV, 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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N205 CEV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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