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N124 TFL

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

226,438 mi
Last recorded226,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 TFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 226,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 214,105 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 214,098 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 199,811 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,980 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 180,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 156,654 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 121,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 121,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 104,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 104,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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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N124 TFL is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N124 TFL, 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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N124 TFL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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