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M777 ATE

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

203,373 mi
Last recorded203,373 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 ATE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 203,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 203,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and centre box badley corrored and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 201,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight holes and in poor condition (7.1.2)

all rear leafspring bushers split / perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 201,583 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank mounting corroded (7.2.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by n/s/f shocker top mounting underside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by o/s/f shocker top mounting underside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight holes and in poor condition (7.1.2)

all rear leafspring bushers split / perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 199,346 miles

Fuel tank mountings corroded but tank not insecure.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 199,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel tank mountings corroded but tank not insecure.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 197,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 196,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 194,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 194,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 188,569 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 188,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 186,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 186,110 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 182,258 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 183,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 177,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 174,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 174,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 161,287 miles

OSF disc corroded. †Windscreen scored slightly. †Engine oil leaks.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 161,286 miles

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 148,176 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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M777 ATE is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M777 ATE, 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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M777 ATE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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