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N953 JPP

1996 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,994 mi
Last recorded23,994 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 JPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 23,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 21,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 20,525 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 18,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 14,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 11,127 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,872 miles

damage to offside sill

Pass 16 Jul 2019 9,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to offside outer sill

damage to windscreen

Pass 21 May 2018 8,324 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip within swept area's (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill area's damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 8,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,306 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 7,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 5,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 5,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,714 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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N953 JPP is a 1996 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JPP, 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 N953 JPP registered?

N953 JPP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N953 JPP safe to buy?

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