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N963 DKR

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,144 mi
Last recorded60,144 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN963 DKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 60,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,226 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 47,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r is 195 r14 , other 3 tyres 185 r14 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment No obvious date code (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment Dated 48/09 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill area dented in (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Slight wear in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged N/S 3rd row belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

Spare tyre defective No obvious date code ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 43,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,044 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 33,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,104 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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N963 DKR is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N963 DKR, 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 N963 DKR registered?

N963 DKR is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N963 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N963 DKR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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