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N153 XNA

1996 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,295 mi
Last recorded176,295 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 XNA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 176,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vechicle heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2019 172,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body heavily sealed

Pass 14 May 2018 171,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 168,549 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 168,434 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working fault on lamp not working correctly (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded by tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2015 160,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 160,242 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 157,971 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all brake pipes coated in protective coating

propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriating

vehicle underside coated in protective coating

windscreen cracked below driver view of the road

Fail 14 Feb 2014 157,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle underside coated in protective coating

windscreen cracked below driver view of the road

Pass 4 Feb 2012 157,756 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 3 Feb 2012 157,154 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

battery loose

Pass 15 Jul 2010 156,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 114,268 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 114,258 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 128,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 114,531 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 114,276 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 97,687 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 XNA is a 1996 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XNA, 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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N153 XNA is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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