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N996 BEW

1996 Ford Windstar

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,030 mi
Last recorded105,030 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Windstar94,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 BEW
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 105,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust system corroded

fanbelt pereshed

front coil springs corroded

headlights have flat beam image

rear brakes in need of servicing grab slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

slight play in rear wheel bearings

sump corroded

water leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 105,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

rear no plate deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust system corroded

fanbelt pereshed

front coil springs corroded

headlights have flat beam image

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

sump corroded

water leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 94,497 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 94,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 83,642 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 83,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Dec 2005 74,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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N996 BEW is a 1996 Ford Windstar in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N996 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 N996 BEW registered?

N996 BEW is a 1996 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N996 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 BEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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