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A20 NWE

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,487 mi
Last recorded155,487 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 155,487 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 152,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 149,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,739 miles

Front Upper cab markers not working

Pass 15 May 2019 143,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 138,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 135,676 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 133,755 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 129,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 129,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 124,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust repaired

Fail 22 May 2014 124,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 119,754 miles

exhaust tail pipe loose

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 May 2012 116,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 113,778 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2010 110,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 101,325 miles

Front number plate starting to fade.

Pass 16 May 2007 93,952 miles

HAND BRAKE RELAY PIVOT BOLT STIFF

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O,S.R,TOP MARKER SHOWS WHITE TO RTEAR

Pass 3 May 2006 88,323 miles

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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A20 NWE is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A20 NWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 NWE registered?

A20 NWE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is A20 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 NWE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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