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N154 DMG

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,094 mi
Last recorded109,094 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 DMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (two areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wings are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,754 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wings are corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 107,754 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wings are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,409 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link rubbers are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust is slightly corroded

front inner and outer wings are slightly corroded

nearside rear sill is corroded

offside front chassis has slight corrosion

offside front inner step is slightly corroded

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,409 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link rubbers are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust is slightly corroded

front inner and outer wings are slightly corroded

nearside rear sill is corroded

offside front chassis has slight corrosion

offside front inner step is slightly corroded

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arb link rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has very slight bind

vehicle has slight underside corrosion, including offside front chassis, offside front inner and outer wing, and nearside rear inner sill.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,372 miles

front anti roll bar rubber bushes are deteriorated

vehicle has slight underside corrosion, including offside front chassis and offside front inner wing

Pass 17 May 2016 101,830 miles

Centre prop shaft support bushes deterioated.

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

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

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

Rear outer sills corroded.

Fail 17 May 2016 101,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre prop shaft support bushes deterioated.

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

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

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

Rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,366 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 101,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,372 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 99,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,097 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 94,097 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

handbrake travel requires adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,307 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 92,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 90,174 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N154 DMG is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N154 DMG, 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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N154 DMG is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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