MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
2 rear tyres worn and cracking
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all 4 wheel arches corroded
n/s sill corroded and o/s sill corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
2 rear tyres worn and cracking
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all 4 wheel arches corroded
n/s sill corroded and o/s sill corroded
2 rear tyres deteriated on outer wall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worped
handbrake low effort advise adjust
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
2 rear tyres deteriated on outer wall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worped
handbrake low effort advise adjust
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre wearing to inner edge
Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre wearing to inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N978 HCK 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 45.5%.
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 N978 HCK, 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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N978 HCK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 1996.
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