MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front number plate deteriorated
Front prop shaft mount deteriorated
Nearside Front crossmember behind wheel corroded
Nearside Rear lights interacting slightly
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Rear gaiter insecure on shock absorber
poor repairs carried out to inner & outer sills
various welding repairs have been carried out and fibreglass repairs
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front number plate deteriorated
Front prop shaft mount deteriorated
Nearside Front crossmember behind wheel corroded
Nearside Rear lights interacting slightly
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Rear gaiter insecure on shock absorber
various welding repairs have been carried out and fibreglass repairs
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all round rusty
oil leak
rear floor rusty
slight exhaust blow
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by skockabsorber (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger by subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all round rusty
oil leak
rear floor rusty
slight exhaust blow
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust very rusty
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust very rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside and offside rear inner arch panels has surface corrosion
several welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle also heavilly undersilled
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside and offside rear inner arch panels has surface corrosion
several welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle also heavilly undersilled
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
nearside outer sill holed but not within 30 cms of a component
several welding repairs carried out to underside chassis and inner sills
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
nearside outer sill holed but not within 30 cms of a component
several welding repairs carried out to underside chassis and inner sills
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
various other light corrosion areas and welding carried out around vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
various other light corrosion areas and welding carried out around vehicle
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
3x washer jets not covering windscreen
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
3x washer jets not covering windscreen
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside number plate light dim
Oil leak
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
1.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CLOSE TO MIN LEVEL MARK. †. †2.INNER FACE OF FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION. †. †3.METAL BRAKE PIPE SURFACES GETTING SCABBY. †. †4.OSR TYRE IS ON 2.0mm. †. †5.NSF TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER QUARTER.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bumper insecure
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N983 OAX is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 N983 OAX, 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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N983 OAX is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1996.
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