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N945 TFX

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

236,859 mi
Last recorded236,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 TFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 236,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 236,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 225,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 217,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 211,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 206,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 196,827 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 185,463 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 172,389 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 162,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 148,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,401 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Feb 2006 116,477 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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N945 TFX is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N945 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N945 TFX registered?

N945 TFX is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N945 TFX safe to buy?

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