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N995 CWF

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,766 mi
Last recorded118,766 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN995 CWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step section corroded through. not within 30cm of anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak major engine oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front over subframe (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi broke (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Lower Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure bracket on underbody PB connecting rod (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort service and park brake little effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step section corroded through. not within 30cm of anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak major engine oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,914 miles

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

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

both rear sills repaired and covered with filler

Fail 19 Feb 2016 112,914 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

both rear sills repaired and covered with filler

Pass 6 Dec 2014 112,267 miles

O/S N/S BODY CORROSION BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 112,267 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S N/S BODY CORROSION BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,113 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy corrosion forming vehicle chassis and vehicle body panels

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,192 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,196 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 108,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,248 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 107,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,803 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 100,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 96,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 94,610 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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N995 CWF is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 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 N995 CWF, 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 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N995 CWF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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