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N442 DVV

1996 Ford Windstar

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,472 mi
Last recorded143,472 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Windstar94,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 DVV
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 143,472 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 143,472 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 141,788 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 141,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 136,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 131,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 125,090 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 125,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 125,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N442 DVV is a 1996 Ford Windstar in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N442 DVV, 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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What year was N442 DVV registered?

N442 DVV is a 1996 Ford Windstar, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N442 DVV safe to buy?

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