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N151 JLD

1996 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 JLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body corroded all round

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded n/s/front

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 87,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,099 miles

All four wheel arches has corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ARB drop links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under the vehicle is rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,914 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 71,913 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,547 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre perished but not through to cords

offside sill holed but not within 30cm of perscribed area

Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,702 miles

Diesel spill-off pipe slightly damp.

N.S.Rear outer sill excessivly corroded.

O.S.Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,702 miles

Diesel spill-off pipe slightly damp.

N.S.Rear outer sill excessivly corroded.

O.S.Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,685 miles

Both rear tyres outer side wall cracking.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,885 miles

rear tyres - sidewalls signs of ageing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,599 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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N151 JLD is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N151 JLD, 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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N151 JLD is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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