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N126 BKJ

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,628 mi
Last recorded205,628 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 205,628 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrsion underneath

step heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 205,628 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrsion underneath

step heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 199,492 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced front and rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

under sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2020 190,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner wings.

Nearside Rear Side skirts removed.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion to inner wings.

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

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

Offside Rear Side skirts removed.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front rear spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 185,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger step corroded. but not structurally weakened.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear cross member corroded, not 30 cms of a suspension mounting.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 185,807 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger step corroded. but not structurally weakened.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear cross member corroded, not 30 cms of a suspension mounting.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 184,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 184,090 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 183,268 miles

Brake disc's corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s, n/s, front to rear with some parts covered over (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis, Body, Inner & Outer sills corroded some corrosion repairs carried out and covered over..

Fail 8 Aug 2017 183,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake disc's corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s, n/s, front to rear with some parts covered over (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis, Body, Inner & Outer sills corroded some corrosion repairs carried out and covered over..

Pass 19 Aug 2016 180,808 miles

all seats removed at time of test

corrosion to both sills inner and outer

corrosion to vehicle chassie

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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N126 BKJ is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue 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 N126 BKJ, 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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N126 BKJ is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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