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N970 YVN

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,831 mi
Last recorded125,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 YVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,831 miles

front cross member corroding

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

lots of welding on chassis

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2011 125,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 125,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 123,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 123,600 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 122,173 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 122,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 116,864 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 116,864 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 110,711 miles

Front wheelarches, body inner & outer sills, rear bed load floor Chassis & brake pipes corroded. †N/s cab damaged, bumper insecure. †PAS belt loose. †Spare wheel insecure. †

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 110,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fluid loss at O/S/R hub. †Front wheelarches, body inner & outer sills, rear bed load floor corroded, N/S cab damaged, bumper insecure. †PAS belt loose. †Spare wheel insecure. †Brake pipes & chassis corroded. †

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 103,090 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 103,090 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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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N970 YVN is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N970 YVN, 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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N970 YVN is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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