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N234 BWX

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 BWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,302 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 108,299 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre on inner sidewall and the tyre is cracking ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 18 Jul 2016 107,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,999 miles

Centre both sides chassis outriggers corroded outside pescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil weep from engine

Fail 14 Aug 2015 106,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Centre both sides chassis outriggers corroded outside pescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil weep from engine

Pass 10 May 2014 105,052 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in places under vehicle

oil leak from tipper ram

Fail 6 May 2014 105,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in places under vehicle

oil leak from tipper ram

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,820 miles

Oil leak

o/s front brake discs is pitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,811 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake discs is pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both propshaft bearing worn

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f outer wing corroded

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2009 99,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,232 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 99,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 79,731 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 79,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N234 BWX is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N234 BWX, 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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N234 BWX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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