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N975 KCL

1996 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 KCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 130,320 miles

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

nearside font inner sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

screen chipped

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 17 Sep 2010 130,320 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

nearside font inner sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

screen chipped

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 121,819 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 121,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Load sensing valve bracket bent

Neraside rear wing fouling on wheel.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Oct 2007 117,806 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 117,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S handbrake cable may not be releasing as easily as it could do.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 113,298 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 113,295 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

other spring bushes split, but aligned OK attest.

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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N975 KCL is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N975 KCL, 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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N975 KCL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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