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N956 LCK

1996 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 LCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,042 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 78,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 75,911 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,530 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,197 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,081 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP SILL CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,031 miles

Excessive corrosion to offside under floor but outside prescribed areas

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 57,885 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

small cut on inside sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,983 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no handbrake warning light

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,591 miles

no parking brake light on dash

rear door will not open from outside

Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,591 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

no parking brake light on dash

rear door will not open from outside

Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,881 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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N956 LCK is a 1996 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N956 LCK, 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 N956 LCK registered?

N956 LCK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N956 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N956 LCK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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