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N123 AKM

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 AKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,853 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 133,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 132,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,889 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 125,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,470 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 139,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,521 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (6.4.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2005 61,423 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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N123 AKM is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N123 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.

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N123 AKM is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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