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N124 XLS

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 155,815 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 153,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 153,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,157 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 150,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail above fuel tank inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,302 miles

Clutch bite point very low and difficult to get in and out of gear.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole by flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Chassis rail has various points of light corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Chassis corroded and has a hole next to fuel tank, not affecting overall security.

Nearside Front Inside of wheel arch corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Chassis rail has various points of light corrosion.

Offside Front Corrosion to rear of door step.

Offside Front Front of wheel arch corrosion.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear of wheel arch/ footwell floor corroded and has a small hole.

Offside Rear Chassis behind wheel severely corroded but affecting overall security.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering belt very loose.

Rear Chassis cross beam severely corroded.

Rear Light panel/ cross member corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 148,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Front shackle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear shackle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole next to front shackle bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch bite point very low and difficult to get in and out of gear.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole by flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Chassis rail has various points of light corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Chassis corroded and has a hole next to fuel tank, not affecting overall security.

Nearside Front Inside of wheel arch corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Chassis rail has various points of light corrosion.

Offside Front Corrosion to rear of door step.

Offside Front Front of wheel arch corrosion.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear of wheel arch/ footwell floor corroded and has a small hole.

Offside Rear Chassis behind wheel severely corroded but affecting overall security.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering belt very loose.

Rear Chassis cross beam severely corroded.

Rear Light panel/ cross member corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 146,075 miles

Crack in previous plate welding, OS chassis rail.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing by flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Hole in rear cross member/ chassis but not within 30 cm of a mounting point.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer fan belt loose.

Temperature gauge inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 146,075 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole by mount for lower arm. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing by flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Hole in rear cross member/ chassis but not within 30 cm of a mounting point.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer fan belt loose.

Temperature gauge inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 142,099 miles

slight blow at exhaust front pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2018 137,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 137,674 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure inside of step (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured attached and chafing rear spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,782 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside corrosion offside outer sill

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 131,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis to rear of axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside corrosion offside outer sill

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 124,894 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower sill

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 124,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower sill

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 120,247 miles

Oil leak

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

os sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 120,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

os sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre deteriated

o/s/f tyre deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre deteriated

o/s/f tyre deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 11 May 2013 110,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 101,420 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,111 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 92,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f wing corroded + has tape on arch

excessive movement in centre prop-shaft bearing mount

Fail 25 Jun 2009 91,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f wing corroded + has tape on arch

excessive movement in centre prop-shaft bearing mount

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r chassis bracket starting to corrode

o/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r tail board latch will not lock and is secured with wire

spare tyre worn through to canvas

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r chassis bracket starting to corrode

o/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r tail board latch will not lock and is secured with wire

spare tyre worn through to canvas

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrodtion around nearside inner seat mounting point (on underside)

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 82,354 miles

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

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 XLS is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLS, 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 XLS is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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