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L4 EDM

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 EDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,793 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 64,793 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,068 miles

front crossmember corroded

front to rear b/pipe corroded

n/s front chassis corroded

o/s front inner arch corroded

o/s front lower ball joint rubber perished

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 97,389 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 53,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 47,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2007 41,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,950 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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L4 EDM is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L4 EDM, 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 L4 EDM registered?

L4 EDM is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is L4 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 EDM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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