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N535 BEW

1996 Ford Windstar

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Windstar94,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 BEW
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 94,855 miles

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

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

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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N535 BEW is a 1996 Ford Windstar in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N535 BEW, 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 N535 BEW registered?

N535 BEW is a 1996 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N535 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 BEW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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