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BMZ 4134

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,025 mi
Last recorded161,025 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 4134
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 161,025 miles

Camper been stood

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2021 160,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 160,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 153,587 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,188 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 146,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 141,476 miles

edge wear on o/s front tyre edge wear on o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 134,132 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 134,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 126,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 122,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,993 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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BMZ 4134 is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BMZ 4134, 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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BMZ 4134 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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