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1996 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,373 mi
Last recorded50,373 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,373 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 50,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,052 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 48,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,848 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,848 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,885 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,833 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 45,833 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,833 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre propshaft mounting worn out

n/s/mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,835 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 45,883 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,833 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,740 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 44,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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1 OAT is a 1996 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 OAT, 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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What year was 1 OAT registered?

1 OAT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is 1 OAT safe to buy?

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