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N949 HUB

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,972 mi
Last recorded242,972 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 HUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 242,972 miles

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

front chassis legs above front spring mountings have slight corrosion not considered excessive

panel work within offside front wheelarch outside perscribed areas corroded to hole

rear numberplate in poor condition - early replacement recommended

wheelarches both sides have "gaffa" type tape applied to edges.

Fail 14 May 2009 242,966 miles

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

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

front chassis legs above front spring mountings have slight corrosion not considered excessive

panel work within offside front wheelarch outside perscribed areas corroded to hole

rear numberplate in poor condition - early replacement recommended

wheelarches both sides have "gaffa" type tape applied to edges.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 242,321 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 232,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front chassis legs corroded but not considered excessive

non-structural panelwork adjacent to load valve corroded

rear chassis legs corroded within mot areas but not considered excessive

rear numberplate poorly secured and starting to fade

slight play in steering rack

slightly poor pattern to both headlamps

vehicle underside has surface corrosion and lifting of protective coatings

Fail 21 Apr 2008 232,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front chassis legs corroded but not considered excessive

non-structural panelwork adjacent to load valve corroded

rear chassis legs corroded within mot areas but not considered excessive

rear numberplate poorly secured and starting to fade

slight play in steering rack

slightly poor pattern to both headlamps

vehicle underside has surface corrosion and lifting of protective coatings

Pass 11 May 2007 222,323 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 222,323 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber top bush worn but not excessive movement

offside wiperblade perishing

parking brake mech partially siezed

rear numberplate poorly secured?

rear spring hangers perscribed areas are corroded but not considered excessive. Also rear floor also corroded

steel brake pipe to nearside front (viewed inside engine bay) has surface corrosion

surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis within perscribed areas of brake load valve and shock mountings

Pass 10 May 2006 210,847 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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N949 HUB is a 1996 Ford Transit in White 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 N949 HUB, 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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N949 HUB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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