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N126 YCJ

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,586 mi
Last recorded60,586 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings has slight play in it.rear diff noisey.n/s rear wheel bearing noisey.o/s and n/s front and rear wheel arches and outer and inner sills have slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 43,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 43,652 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.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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N126 YCJ is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

N126 YCJ is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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