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M12 NSV

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 NSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,831 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 113,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 186,868 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassie

Fail 15 Apr 2009 186,831 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassie

Pass 6 Jun 2008 182,217 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 182,211 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.2.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2007 169,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 168,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

vin plate missisng.front number plate slightly unreadable.o/s front chassis corroded.floor pan and chassis corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 153,819 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 156,321 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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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M12 NSV is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M12 NSV, 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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M12 NSV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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