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BIG 9920

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9920
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 111,955 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & Step - Inner & Outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed Track Rod Bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,830 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 108,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,005 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,005 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 82,266 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 82,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,155 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 78,142 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

front tyres 185/14 †rear tyres 195/14

Pass 15 Feb 2006 73,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BIG 9920 is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BIG 9920, 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 BIG 9920 registered?

BIG 9920 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is BIG 9920 safe to buy?

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