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A4 PXA

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 124,625 miles

brake pedal rubber antislip deteriorating

freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing

front and rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 25 May 2012 124,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber antislip deteriorating

freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing

front and rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,067 miles

corrosion to outer sills. o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 112,356 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,933 miles

both front sills corroded

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2008 96,933 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front sills corroded

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,286 miles

rust on wheel arches

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,404 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 84,404 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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A4 PXA is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A4 PXA, 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 A4 PXA registered?

A4 PXA is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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