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N953 DKR

1996 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 DKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 112,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 109,687 miles

signs of corrosion on chassis cross member by rear spring hangers

Fail 11 May 2017 109,685 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

signs of corrosion on chassis cross member by rear spring hangers

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 98,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 91,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 83,810 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 83,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N953 DKR is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N953 DKR, 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 N953 DKR registered?

N953 DKR is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N953 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 DKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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