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N151 WOV

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,985 mi
Last recorded154,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 WOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 154,985 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r chassie corrosion

suspension corrosion

unable to check brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 154,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r chassie corrosion

suspension corrosion

unable to check brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 149,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2013 149,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 144,085 miles

corosion to underside

discs in poor condision

near side front tyre bald on outter edge

Fail 20 Dec 2011 144,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corosion to underside

discs in poor condision

Fail 3 Feb 2011 144,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 127,531 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,111 miles

advise corrosion taking effect on all wheel arches †

advise slight play in steering rack †

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,119 miles

advise both rear and passenger front tyres worn low †

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 WOV is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WOV, 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 WOV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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