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N937 CNF

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,326 mi
Last recorded152,326 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN937 CNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 152,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 152,316 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 148,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

nearside chassis is corroded,outside prescribed area and is not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings.

nearside dropside faulty

offside dropside faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2010 148,963 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

nearside chassis is cracked,outside prescribed area and is not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings.

nearside dropside faulty

offside dropside faulty

offside outer rear tyre deflated

power steering fluid level low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 145,340 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 145,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 141,370 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 141,350 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 127,485 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 127,485 miles

Centre Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N937 CNF is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N937 CNF, 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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N937 CNF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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