MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,354 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to offside rear outer panel
driver's seat deteriorated
exhaust tail pipe modified
front of nearside step area corroded; outside prescribed area
heavy surface corrosion to both front shock absorber top mount areas
heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch to floor panel areas
nearside and offside centre inner sills badly corroded; outside prescribed areas
nearside rear bumper end cap missing
rear crossmember badly corroded; outside prescribed area
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated
surface corrosion to LSV brake pipe
surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to offside rear outer panel
driver's seat deteriorated
exhaust tail pipe modified
front of nearside step area corroded; outside prescribed area
heavy surface corrosion to both front shock absorber top mount areas
heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch to floor panel areas
nearside and offside centre inner sills badly corroded; outside prescribed areas
nearside rear bumper end cap missing
rear crossmember badly corroded; outside prescribed area
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated
surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
driver's seat deteriorated
heavy corrosion to front of nearside step area, outside prescribed area
heavy surface corrosion to both front strut top mount areas
heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch to floor areas
nearside front wheel bearing slightly harsh when rotated
offside inner body sill badly corroded, outside prescribed area
rear crossmember badly corroded, outside prescribed area
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
driver's seat deteriorated
heavy corrosion to front of nearside step area, outside prescribed area
heavy surface corrosion to both front strut top mount areas
heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch to floor areas
nearside front wheel bearing slightly harsh when rotated
offside inner body sill badly corroded, outside prescribed area
rear crossmember badly corroded, outside prescribed area
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
front of both step areas corroded, outside prescribed area
heavy surface corrosion floor to rear wheel arch areas
offside inner sill corroded, outside prescribed area
rear crossmember corroded, outside prescribed area
surface perishing to both rear tyres
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
front of both step areas corroded, outside prescribed area
heavy surface corrosion floor to rear wheel arch areas
offside inner sill corroded, outside prescribed area
rear crossmember corroded, outside prescribed area
surface perishing to both rear tyres
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear cross member corroded but outside prescribed area
slight damage to nearside rear reflector
surface corrosion to rear floor to inner wheel arches
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear cross member corroded but outside prescribed area
surface corrosion to rear floor to inner wheel arches
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper blades fraying slightly
slight damage to nearside rear reflector
slight drag on handbrake cables
slight noise from both front wheel bearings
surface perishing to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal rubber is missing
slight damage to nearside rear reflector
slight drag on handbrake cables
surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch to floor areas
surface perishing to nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N972 PHB is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N972 PHB, 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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What year was N972 PHB registered?
N972 PHB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 1996.
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