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165,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Central Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both propshaft bearings worn
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror glass cracked
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)
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
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
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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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