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N118 YSC

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,123 mi
Last recorded148,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 YSC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,123 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,302 miles

Centre Rear exhaust been repaired

Offside Front corrosion to wing been repaired

Pass 6 Oct 2014 134,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front wing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 134,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front wing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,946 miles

Both front brake discs lightly pitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wall has some light damage to it.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer wheel arche rusty.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 118,946 miles

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

Both front brake discs lightly pitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wall has some light damage to it.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer wheel arche rusty.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 118,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 116,574 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2005 84,326 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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N118 YSC is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N118 YSC, 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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N118 YSC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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