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N128 BJH

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

164,507 mi
Last recorded164,507 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 BJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 164,507 miles

Body filler in nearside front wheel arch suspension component mounting prescribed area

Body filler in nearside front wing suspension component mounting prescribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

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

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

Offside front inner sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside front inner step has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Nov 2010 164,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

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

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

Offside front inner sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside front inner step has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 155,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear spring eye bushes worn close to service limits

nearside rear inner tyre cut in tread -not to cord

steering rack inner knuckle has slight play on nearside

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Sep 2009 155,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear spring eye bushes worn close to service limits

nearside rear inner tyre cut in tread -not to cord

steering rack inner knuckle has slight play on nearside

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jun 2008 147,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 147,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 27 May 2008 147,485 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 134,436 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 134,401 miles

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

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

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

body filler on n/s lower seat belt mount †o/s door mirror housing poor condition †front plate damaged †o/s chassis poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2006 131,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Semaphore indicator switch missing (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2005 125,302 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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N128 BJH 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 45.5%.

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 N128 BJH, 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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N128 BJH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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