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AJH 211T

1996 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,663 mi
Last recorded138,663 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 211T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,663 miles

Body corroding near offside front lower seat belt fixing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe from hose to load sensor corroding

Front discs wearing

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 138,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body corroding near offside front lower seat belt fixing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe from hose to load sensor corroding

Front discs wearing

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

ten passenger seats fitted at time of test

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

coolant level low

ten passenger seats fitted at time of test

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,800 miles

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

brake fluid low

centre prop shaft mount worn

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

brake fluid low

centre prop shaft mount worn

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn, N/S Outer edge, O/S Inner edge

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

Propshaft centre bearing bush weakend

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2014 85,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,243 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,038 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,699 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,266 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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AJH 211T is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJH 211T, 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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AJH 211T is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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