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N972 PHB

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,354 mi
Last recorded154,354 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 PHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 154,354 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 154,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 150,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 150,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 146,247 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 146,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 142,272 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 142,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 138,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 138,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 136,602 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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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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N972 PHB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 1996.

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