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N975 XOA

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,822 mi
Last recorded58,822 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 XOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front wheel arches rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

advise cuts inner tyre inner wall osr

advise hazard switch sticky in operation

advise nsr outer tyre partly deflated

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,332 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,332 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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 XOA is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N975 XOA registered?

N975 XOA is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N975 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N975 XOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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