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N960 CVP

1996 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,101 mi
Last recorded127,101 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 CVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,101 miles

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

Hand Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,101 miles

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

General Under Body Corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,438 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

Hand Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 123,218 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2019 123,218 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,452 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,070 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,036 miles

oil leak

front bumper in secure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,114 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 106,465 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight mist of engine oil under engine

Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,951 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 98,951 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 95,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 91,763 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 91,760 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,140 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 84,623 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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N960 CVP is a 1996 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N960 CVP, 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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N960 CVP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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