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KSV 700

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,142 mi
Last recorded136,142 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 700
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 134,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 133,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,684 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,952 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Offside headlight barely gives beam pattern

drivers door handle sticky

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,457 miles

Nearside Front Door step corroded

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

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

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

all wheel arches and front wings are heavily corroded

oil leak

rear step mount damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,465 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

slight play in steering system

vehicle body has alot of corrosion but not affecting the vehicle structure

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,641 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,608 miles

some rust on front discs

Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,574 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

some rust on front discs

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,147 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2010 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear hand & service brake performance low.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,080 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,474 miles

oil leak from engine.

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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KSV 700 is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KSV 700, 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 KSV 700 registered?

KSV 700 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is KSV 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSV 700 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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