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N117 HLW

1996 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,132 mi
Last recorded221,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 HLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 221,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 204,225 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 204,221 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 189,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 178,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f doorstep corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 178,176 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 164,070 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 164,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 156,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 146,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 134,427 miles

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2007 126,229 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 126,198 miles

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

Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

battery insicure

rear x member corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,297 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 118,257 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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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N117 HLW is a 1996 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N117 HLW, 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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N117 HLW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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