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N127 YHE

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,078 mi
Last recorded152,078 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 YHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2014 152,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 147,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

all repairs heavily discuised

Fail 23 Jan 2013 147,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 141,798 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 141,744 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 135,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,872 miles

Nearside door mirror has slight damage

Oil leak

This vehicle has areas of sight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2010 129,863 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside door mirror has slight damage

Oil leak

This vehicle has areas of sight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2009 123,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 113,341 miles

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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N127 YHE 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 N127 YHE, 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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N127 YHE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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