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N121 XEF

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,504 mi
Last recorded242,504 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 XEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 242,504 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 241,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 240,473 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 240,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 227,880 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 227,880 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 213,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 195,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 195,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N121 XEF is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N121 XEF registered?

N121 XEF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N121 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 XEF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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