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N108 XJW

1996 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,023 mi
Last recorded165,023 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 XJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,023 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper position light missing

Odometer on same mileage

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Whereas previous failures on corrosion now plated and sealed could not assess condition of work have advised presenter

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Sep 2021 165,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper position light missing

Odometer on same mileage

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Whereas previous failures on corrosion now plated and sealed could not assess condition of work have advised presenter

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Apr 2021 165,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured corroded (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis multiple times (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis multiple times (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper position light missing

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limits 185/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2019 165,023 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

rear chassis corroded and o/s/f sill

Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,023 miles

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

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

chassis generally corroded throughout

o/s cap sill damaged and corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 165,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30cm of top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

chassis generally corroded throughout

o/s cap sill damaged and corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 158,347 miles

Central Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 158,346 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both propshaft bearings worn

Fail 16 Feb 2016 146,732 miles

Battery insecure . (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bolt missing (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel . (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted . (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both propshaft bearings worn

Pass 2 Aug 2014 135,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 132,437 miles

Exhaust system incomplete

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear inner tyre worn uneven

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 132,418 miles

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

Exhaust system incomplete

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear inner tyre worn uneven

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 308,044 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 304,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 304,223 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 296,175 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 296,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 285,325 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 285,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 274,448 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 274,448 miles

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

handbrake outer cable has previously been fouling on wheel rim

Pass 13 Apr 2006 251,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2006 251,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 251,300 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank mounting straps loose

n/s mirror glass cracked

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 5 Apr 2006 251,253 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap nut loose

n/s mirror glass cracked

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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N108 XJW is a 1996 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 N108 XJW, 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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N108 XJW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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