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A13 FPR

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,966 mi
Last recorded146,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 146,966 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 146,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,522 miles

vehicle completely coated in heavy underseal making it difficult to assess all parts

Fail 7 Aug 2024 144,522 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

vehicle completely coated in heavy underseal making it difficult to assess all parts

Pass 17 Jun 2023 144,478 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 144,478 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged both side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,469 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber do nut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 144,469 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber do nut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 143,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet

battery insicure

steering stiff to operate due to belt loose

Pass 5 Jun 2018 141,337 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension noise off side front no worn parts possible shocker

Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,337 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier one (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier one (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension noise off side front no worn parts possible shocker

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,548 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit under vehicle under sealed heavily (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,538 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 139,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 139,360 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 138,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,785 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 135,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 133,579 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 133,579 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 131,922 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 131,908 miles

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

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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A13 FPR is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 FPR, 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 A13 FPR registered?

A13 FPR is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A13 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FPR shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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