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M60 RFN

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 RFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 67,873 miles

Central Floor not fully secure variouse corrosion on flor pannel seen from undercarrage. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arec corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arm mount repaired with weld. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub cap missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All leaf spring bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has multible painted repairs on chassis.

screenwash bottle insecure.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,868 miles

Offside Rear Driver's seat with a defective structure Base of seat heavily corroded. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch corroded threw near brake pedal moung and suspention mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Floor not fully secure variouse corrosion on flor pannel seen from undercarrage. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arec corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arm mount repaired with weld. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub cap missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All leaf spring bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has multible painted repairs on chassis.

screenwash bottle insecure.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 66,077 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to front propshaft centre bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at brake hose mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,461 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhast pipe[o/s pipe holed],middle silencer pipe near flange holed (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Middle pipe exhaust mounting and rear exhaust mounting not satisfactory

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,949 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,485 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All leaf bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses are causing poor pattern . (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil dripping on to exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses are causing poor pattern . (4.1.2 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All leaf bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,390 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,181 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength below radiator and offside behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,611 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion panel holding taillights (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at front of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion at front of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 46,589 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion panel holding taillights (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at front of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion at front of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush the s (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,600 miles

Centre Front Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight leak (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush the s (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,153 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 40,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,036 miles

offside seat runners insecure

positive battery lead insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2013 37,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside seat runners insecure

positive battery lead insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,841 miles

both rear spring bushes perished and split

nearside steering arm has slight play at fixings

towbar wiring disconnected

Fail 8 Oct 2012 34,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear spring bushes perished and split

nearside steering arm has slight play at fixings

towbar wiring disconnected

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,256 miles

extensive use of underseal makes a proper examination difficult

Fail 5 Oct 2011 32,250 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,738 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,738 miles

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,265 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 20,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

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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M60 RFN is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M60 RFN, 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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M60 RFN is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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