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N977 DKW

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,751 mi
Last recorded192,751 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 DKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 192,751 miles

crack in windscreen

front inner sills corroded

front tyres close to limit

o/s and n/s front arches corroded

play in o/s track rod end

rear chassis legs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 187,048 miles

both front head lamp lens tarnished resulting in low image out put

both rear chassis members starting to corrod

surface corrosion starting on outer inner sills

Fail 19 Aug 2010 187,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front head lamp lens tarnished resulting in low image out put

both rear chassis members starting to corrod

surface corrosion starting on outer inner sills

Fail 27 Jul 2010 186,895 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion at outer sills door panels

Pass 12 Jun 2009 177,198 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jun 2009 177,171 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jun 2008 173,889 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 173,836 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OS wing mirror in poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 170,442 miles

NS wing mirror damaged.

OS centre lower sill area excessivly corroded not testable.

Oil leak.

Rear boot floor corroded.

Fail 29 May 2007 170,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

NS wing mirror damaged.

OS centre lower sill areas excessivly corroded,not testable.

Oil leak

Rear boot floor areas weak with corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 167,666 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 167,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Prop shaft centre bearing worn.

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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N977 DKW is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N977 DKW, 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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N977 DKW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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