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N103 GLU

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,216 mi
Last recorded191,216 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 GLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 191,216 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 191,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 183,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 183,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 180,313 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 180,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

n/s/f sill coroded

Fail 12 Dec 2006 175,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 175,820 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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N103 GLU is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N103 GLU, 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 N103 GLU registered?

N103 GLU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N103 GLU safe to buy?

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