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D18 SJW

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,825 mi
Last recorded52,825 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 SJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 51,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,448 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,836 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 47,060 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,904 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 46,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 46,734 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 46,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 46,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 45,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,773 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 44,773 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,562 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,220 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,220 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember is slightly corroded. undersealing is advisable.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember is slightly corroded. undersealing is advisable.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,996 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,277 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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D18 SJW is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D18 SJW, 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

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What year was D18 SJW registered?

D18 SJW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D18 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 SJW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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