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M50 FTY

1996 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 FTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,430 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

rear exhaust section loose

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,324 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,339 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,974 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,452 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M50 FTY is a 1996 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M50 FTY, 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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M50 FTY is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is M50 FTY safe to buy?

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