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B561 MDC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB561 MDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2005 151,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 151,008 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

propshaft defective

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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B561 MDC is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B561 MDC, 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

How do I check the history of B561 MDC?

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What year was B561 MDC registered?

B561 MDC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is B561 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B561 MDC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B561 MDC have outstanding finance?

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