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N117 MCL

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 MCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 66,091 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,345 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered with under seal

Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member lower lip slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various areas of vehicle underside ,brakes suspension and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2022 63,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union at 3 way on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill /door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union at 3 way on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member lower lip slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various areas of underside of vehicle ,suspension ,brakes ,chassis ,corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated water in plug socket (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,338 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 58,338 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,894 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

spare wheel on front ofvelicle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,695 miles

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,695 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 24 May 2012 34,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 33,493 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 33,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 32,062 miles

both front tyres perished 195R14C

Fail 14 May 2010 32,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres perished 195R14C

Pass 12 May 2009 30,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

door shuts are partialy covered

headlight beam directional tape is not dark enough. This is allowing some light to escape and causes the pattern to be slightly affected

Pass 9 May 2007 27,228 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 May 2007 27,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 MCL is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N117 MCL, 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 MCL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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