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A43 MKS

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,293 mi
Last recorded135,293 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 MKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 135,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 134,315 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 134,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 133,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,611 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on inner wall no cords

Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,145 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 118,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

drop link bushis are spliting

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 115,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 105,356 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 101,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 90,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 90,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A43 MKS is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A43 MKS, 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 A43 MKS registered?

A43 MKS is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for A43 MKS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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