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N947 YAU

1996 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,650 mi
Last recorded106,650 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 YAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,650 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill under front step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills by spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills by spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch holed /corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill under front step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear rear axle /springs /shock absorbers corroded

tow bar /step corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 106,458 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis corroded (cross member) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis corroded (cross member) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

tow bar support corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 106,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 103,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 103,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger front and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,476 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers

Fail 16 Mar 2020 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

sills corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,067 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit nearside battery missing (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 102,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 102,866 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rigid section of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rigid section of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rigid section of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rigid section of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,707 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,954 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,919 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,457 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,083 miles

reversing camera screen obscuring view through windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2006 64,907 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 64,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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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N947 YAU is a 1996 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 N947 YAU, 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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N947 YAU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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