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B15 TEE

1996 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

447,140 mi
Last recorded447,140 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 TEE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2007 447,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear and nearside side door holed and corroded badly

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bulk head holed and corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed

nearside door mirror outer casing missing

nearside front headlight lens damaged

offside front window doesn't open

spare wheel slightly loose in carrier

unable to open nearside side door

underneath of vehicle at rear corroded and holed on chassis, floor pans and crossmembers

Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,471 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 44,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

front & rear chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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B15 TEE is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B15 TEE, 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 B15 TEE registered?

B15 TEE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is B15 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 TEE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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