CarVerify

Free Car Check

N121 AKM

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,861 mi
Last recorded53,861 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 AKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,349 miles

nearside front lower door sill corroding but not in prescribed area

offside rear chassis starting to corrode vbut not considered dangerous at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2009 51,348 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

nearside front lower door sill corroding but not in prescribed area

offside rear chassis starting to corrode vbut not considered dangerous at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,514 miles

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE TEARING ON ENDS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,795 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 46,790 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,628 miles

propshaft defective

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N121 AKM is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N121 AKM, 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

How do I check the history of N121 AKM?

You can check the full history of N121 AKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N121 AKM registered?

N121 AKM is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N121 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 AKM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N121 AKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N121 AKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.