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N959 YOK

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 YOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,314 miles

slight play both inner steering rack joints

Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,314 miles

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

slight play both inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,161 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both headlight lenses faded

nearside rear inner tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,976 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,976 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,572 miles

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

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

no v i n plate found

Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,572 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

no v i n plate found

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 40,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 May 2007 40,781 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 40,781 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 YOK is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N959 YOK, 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 N959 YOK registered?

N959 YOK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N959 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N959 YOK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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