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N952 SEL

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 SEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT LEAK OFFSIDE END OF RACK

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,666 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,211 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,911 miles

Steering heavier normal

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills and rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 116,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,509 miles

OFF/SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OFF/SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,703 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,252 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 104,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,658 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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N952 SEL is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N952 SEL, 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 N952 SEL registered?

N952 SEL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N952 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N952 SEL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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