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N967 ABU

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,104 mi
Last recorded203,104 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN967 ABU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 203,104 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc piteed

two front steap has body filler on

Fail 28 Oct 2011 204,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

brake pedal mrubber split but not insecure

corrosiono/s passenger step

engine oil leaks

play n/s/front wheel bearing

presented for test with rearmost side window removed

Fail 20 Oct 2011 204,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

brake pedal mrubber split but not insecure

corrosiono/s passenger step

engine oil leaks

play n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 204,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 192,576 miles

underbody +chassis areas rusting

wheel arches rusting fronts taped over

Pass 17 Jun 2009 180,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 180,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.12.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 173,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 167,802 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 167,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 166,409 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 166,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

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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N967 ABU is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N967 ABU, 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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N967 ABU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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