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N933 KNG

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN933 KNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 126,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,396 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , outer tyre outer sidewalls VERY WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 120,724 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , outer tyre outer sidewalls VERY WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,509 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2020 13,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 2 Oct 2018 9,891 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

corrosion in front cross member centre both front out riggers o/s/f floor both front strut top mountings

Fail 24 Sep 2018 9,797 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

corrosion in front cross member centre both front out riggers o/s/f floor both front strut top mountings

Pass 25 Sep 2017 5,832 miles

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

Offside Front Outer corrosion in out rigger

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear and centre corrosion in exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2017 5,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer corrosion in out rigger

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear and centre corrosion in exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2016 1,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,553 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (two)pipes marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Centre Front propshaft mounting rubber bush worn

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 95,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,997 miles

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,962 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,036 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 211,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 201,404 miles

off side front chassis rail slightly corrded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2006 176,973 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 176,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N933 KNG is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N933 KNG, 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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N933 KNG is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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