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N115 XEF

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 XEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 104,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underbody/wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,146 miles

offside front brake binding on

Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,146 miles

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

offside front brake binding on

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,925 miles

battery security

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,815 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,811 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front flexi hose ends corroding

nearside rear footbrake low effort

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,733 miles

rear footbrake low effort

Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,668 miles

steering heavy

Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,637 miles

front discs pitting

front flexi hose ends corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,461 miles

rack play.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,432 miles

steering rack slight play.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 89,420 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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N115 XEF is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N115 XEF, 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 N115 XEF registered?

N115 XEF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N115 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 XEF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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