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M942 XNM

1996 Ford Windstar

Turquoise Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,243 mi
Last recorded84,243 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Windstar94,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 XNM
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,243 miles

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

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

both head lamp aims weak

engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both head lamp aims weak

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar drop links corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wear in steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 12 Aug 2015 83,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar drop links corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wear in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,733 miles

check engine light

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,733 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

check engine light

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,028 miles

check engine light illumanated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,170 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,170 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2010 80,465 miles

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

all rear seats removed on presentation of test no rear seat belt check

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2010 80,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all rear seats removed on presentation of test no rear seat belt check

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,077 miles

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear brake hose furrules and pipe unions becoming corroded

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2009 80,074 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear brake hose furrules and pipe unions becoming corroded

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,403 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,002 miles

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

engine management light on

no rear seats fiited. no rear seat belt check

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,476 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 75,475 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear seats not fitted to vehicle no rear seat belt check not carried out †

Pass 13 Jul 2005 74,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat belts check not carried out as no rear seats fitted

slight damage to front number plate

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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M942 XNM is a 1996 Ford Windstar in Turquoise with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 94,497 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 Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M942 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M942 XNM is a 1996 Ford Windstar, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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