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N128 EKD

1996 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,810 mi
Last recorded127,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 EKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 127,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 127,738 miles

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

prop shaft bearings worn.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 127,738 miles

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

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

prop shaft bearings worn.

Pass 17 May 2007 122,765 miles

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

some corrosion both front inner and outer arches

some corrosion front chassis crossmember

some corrosion front discs

Pass 23 May 2006 112,778 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front discs getting corroded

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

propshaft rear support bearing getting worn

some corrosion nearside front inner wing/bulkhead

some corrosion rear chassis crossmembers

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some corrosion rear floors and floor crossmembers

some play offside bottom balljoint

some play steering rack

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 EKD is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EKD, 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 N128 EKD registered?

N128 EKD is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N128 EKD safe to buy?

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