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N152 YVN

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,806 mi
Last recorded178,806 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 YVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 178,806 miles

Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2022 178,730 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 178,493 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 177,195 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 175,855 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 174,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 172,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 171,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 169,243 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

SURFACE CORROSION AROUND BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH

Fail 3 Sep 2012 169,243 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

SURFACE CORROSION AROUND BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH

Pass 3 Sep 2011 166,586 miles

Oil leak

offside sill corroded just outside seat belt perscribed areas

Fail 31 Aug 2011 166,586 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside sill corroded just outside seat belt perscribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2010 163,314 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 163,314 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 161,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 160,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 154,381 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 154,381 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 148,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.1d)

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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N152 YVN is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N152 YVN, 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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N152 YVN is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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