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N959 UJT

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 UJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 162,309 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 161,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all welding coated in underseal

Fail 14 May 2024 161,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 161,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at eng (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired underwheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive understep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis above axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 161,162 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 159,711 miles

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

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))

Sharp edges on all wheel arches.

Fail 28 May 2021 159,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Sharp edges on all wheel arches.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 158,972 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper insecure ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 158,971 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 153,401 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 153,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 152,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 152,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 140,965 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 140,226 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear quarter panel holed and corroded -both front doorstep areas are corroded

parking brake cables fitted incorrectly

parking brake efforts acceptable but could be better

Fail 26 Feb 2014 140,226 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre propshaft bearing worn badly

offside rear quarter panel holed and corroded -both front doorstep areas are corroded

parking brake cables fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 139,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,407 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

auxillary drive belts slack

Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

auxillary drive belts slack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 135,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,710 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 133,710 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 129,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise slight corrosion n/s/r sill

advise slight corrosion n/s/r underside not affecting strength

Fail 10 Mar 2008 129,098 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

advise slight corrosion n/s/r sill

advise slight corrosion n/s/r underside not affecting strength

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 125,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 125,521 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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N959 UJT is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N959 UJT, 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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N959 UJT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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