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N964 YOK

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 YOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 150,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /steps all show signs of corrosion/ repair /undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 150,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step corroded /holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step corroded /holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed on rear spring /front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears /front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/steps/chassis shows signs of corrosion /repair /undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front head light beam image poor

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 147,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front sills and rear chassis general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills and chassis general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 136,470 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of car has been under silled not allowing for full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2020 133,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of leaf spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of car has been under silled not allowing for full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2019 131,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,845 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,731 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,749 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 122,715 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,745 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 111,205 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 111,143 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 107,456 miles

Slight noise from offside and nearside front wheel bearings when rotated.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 107,456 miles

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

Slight noise from offside and nearside front wheel bearings when rotated.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,755 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,040 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,596 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 93,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,851 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 84,751 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Center prop shaft bush has lots of play

Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,374 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 75,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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N964 YOK is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N964 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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N964 YOK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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