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N126 KCW

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,449 mi
Last recorded113,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 KCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,449 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 113,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 108,995 miles

HAND BRAKE SUPPORT INSECURE

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,995 miles

HAND BRAKE SUPPORT INSECURE

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,037 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Feb 2008 104,037 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 103,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 89,951 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 KCW 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 50%.

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 N126 KCW, 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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What year was N126 KCW registered?

N126 KCW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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