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N221 MEW

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 MEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 133,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

driver seat damaged

front inner steps getting rusty

frot body getting rusty

n/s rear inner wing rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sills getting rusty

chassis getting rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2014 130,356 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sills getting rusty

chassis getting rusty

n/s headlight slightly dim

Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 127,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 124,998 miles

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

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

o/s hand brake low

oil leaks

rear chassic rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 122,036 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 118,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 115,300 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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N221 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N221 MEW, 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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N221 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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