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N113 FSP

1996 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

287,021 mi
Last recorded287,021 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 FSP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 287,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all rear spring bushes perished

both centre bearing bushes split

both rear chassis legs corroded near spring hangers

n/s/f/door step holed

n/s/r inner tyre tread cut

centre prop joint worn

Fail 16 May 2012 286,955 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all rear spring bushes perished

both centre bearing bushes split

both rear chassis legs corroded near spring hangers

light cable fouling n/s/r wheel

n/s/f/door step holed

n/s/r inner tyre tread cut

centre prop joint worn

Pass 20 May 2011 282,233 miles

n/s/f inner sill/step corroded outwith prescribed area

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/f play at wheel bearing

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering

o/s/r,n/s/r chassis legs corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 282,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner sill/step corroded outwith prescribed area

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/f play at wheel bearing

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering

o/s/r,n/s/r chassis legs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 277,091 miles

o/s/f sill step corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/r,n/s/r chassis legs corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 277,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/f sill step corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/r,n/s/r chassis legs corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 270,760 miles

o/s/f ,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/f n/s/f play at steering rack

Fail 13 May 2009 270,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f ,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/f n/s/f play at steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 265,334 miles

n/s/r (outer)nail in tyre

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

Fail 26 May 2008 265,309 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r (outer)nail in tyre

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2007 25,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 25,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 249,553 miles

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

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

n/s/ o/s top cab lights not working

raer number plate 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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N113 FSP is a 1996 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N113 FSP, 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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N113 FSP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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