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N948 WOB

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,047 mi
Last recorded119,047 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 WOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers damaged

n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

o/s front wheel arch corrosion

o/s rear wheel arch corrosion

rear under valance slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 119,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers damaged

n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

o/s front wheel arch corrosion

o/s rear wheel arch corrosion

rear under valance slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 116,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

N/s + o/s front flexible brake hose metal end pipes some corrosion visible.

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

O/s front & rear wheelarches some corrosion visible

O/s front tyre worn on both edges

O/s rear crossmember near tow bar mounting corroded.

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 116,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

N/s + o/s front flexible brake hose metal end pipes some corrosion visible.

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

O/s front & rear wheelarches some corrosion visible

O/s front tyre worn on both edges

O/s rear crossmember near tow bar mounting corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 113,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 23 Aug 2007 113,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play both front wheels

Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 111,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s mirror glass cracked.

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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N948 WOB is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N948 WOB, 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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What year was N948 WOB registered?

N948 WOB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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