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N954 WPE

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 WPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,109 miles

corrosion close to both front upper suspension mounts.

v. faint beam image on n/s headlamp.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,109 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion close to both front upper suspension mounts.

v. faint beam image on n/s headlamp.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,386 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipe from flexible hose to compensator corroded

nearside front wing jagged but not failable

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipe from flexible hose to compensator corroded

nearside front wing jagged but not failable

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,410 miles

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

steel section of both front brake hoses starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges, near cord exposure.replace asap.

steel section of both front brake hoses starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyer side wall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyer side wall perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,271 miles

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

front exhaust mounting loose

nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,969 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 49,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,187 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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N954 WPE is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N954 WPE, 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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N954 WPE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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