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N957 JPP

1996 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 JPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 150,673 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most covered in old grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 145,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 138,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 138,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,028 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,897 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 124,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Propshaft universal joint worn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel arches have slight corrosion

Propshaft universal joint worn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Slight play propshaft uj

Wheel arches have slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,790 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 79,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 76,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 73,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 69,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 66,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 66,214 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N957 JPP is a 1996 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N957 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.

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N957 JPP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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