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N113 RFH

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 RFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 138,212 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS--N/S/F STEP/MUDFLAP MTG HOLED--SLIGHT LEAK O/S/F SHOCK

Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS--N/S/F STEP/MUDFLAP MTG HOLED--SLIGHT LEAK O/S/F SHOCK

Pass 29 Jul 2010 136,723 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S/F & O/S/F CHASSIS , O/S/F SHOCK DAMP , O/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN , SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI JOINT .

Fail 26 Jul 2010 136,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S/F & O/S/F CHASSIS , O/S/F SHOCK DAMP , O/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN , SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI JOINT .

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,149 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 134,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED ,O/S/R CHASSIS UNDER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 131,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 131,295 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN & CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HOLE IN N/S/R SILL -- †SURFACE CORROSION N/S/R FLOOR TO ARCH -- †SURFACE CORROSION CHASSIS LEGS FRT AND REAR -- †PROP SUPPORT BRG, RUBBER BROKEN

Pass 12 Jul 2006 120,079 miles

rear chassis & floor corroded -- †slight lift o/s bottom ball joint †

Pass 18 Jul 2005 115,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 115,343 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RFH is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc 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 RFH, 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 RFH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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