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N153 BKJ

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,804 mi
Last recorded92,804 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,804 miles

throttle slightly STICKING ON

Fail 20 Feb 2010 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

throttle slightly STICKING ON

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,220 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 85,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 85,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,418 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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N153 BKJ is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N153 BKJ, 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 N153 BKJ registered?

N153 BKJ is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N153 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 BKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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