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N962 MGE

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,436 mi
Last recorded5,436 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 MGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 5,436 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 5,412 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 5,390 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 5,390 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 5,358 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 5,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 5,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 5,278 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 5,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 5,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 5,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 5,138 miles

All four tyre treads cracked no ply exposed.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 5,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 4,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,447 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 4,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,263 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 4,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 4,186 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 4,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2007 4,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 4,035 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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N962 MGE is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N962 MGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N962 MGE registered?

N962 MGE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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