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L123 MOL

1996 Ford Econoline

Black Petrol 4917cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Econoline84,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 MOL
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,917cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 161,615 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 161,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

head light beam image poor

near side b pillar lower edge holed and corroded on in side (border line to seat belt mount)

off side rear body mount corroded /holed

rear inner 1/4 panel holed and corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 161,535 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

head light beam image poor

rear under side corroding /holed rear 1/4 panel wheel arch

Pass 5 Aug 2022 161,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear under side holed and corroded /rear inner 1/4 panel

suspension body mounts worn

Pass 27 Mar 2021 161,084 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

some body mounts worn

under side holed and corroded rear inner quarter /arch area

Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,761 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

lift in near side track rod end

rear body work holed and corroded (rear inner quarters area)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brakes worn low

off side sill corroding also rear corners

Pass 9 Oct 2017 157,661 miles

both sills corroding

heat shield loose on cat

Pass 8 Nov 2016 154,689 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 154,306 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Statutory seat belt missing rear seat belt catch missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 152,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 149,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 147,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 126,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 115,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2008 98,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 87,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 87,440 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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L123 MOL is a 1996 Ford Econoline in Black with a 4,917cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 84,735 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L123 MOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L123 MOL registered?

L123 MOL is a 1996 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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