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N225 MEW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

249,462 mi
Last recorded249,462 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 MEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 249,462 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

vehicle condition poor

Fail 26 Oct 2015 249,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outriggers (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 249,462 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 249,462 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 249,405 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 249,170 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 245,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 245,273 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 243,229 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 243,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 238,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 232,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 232,631 miles

Centre Rear Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

os/ns chassie rails rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 225,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 225,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 211,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 195,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake support bracket broken

under vehicle tatty but no holes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 192,831 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 192,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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N225 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N225 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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N225 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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