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N984 SAX

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 SAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 122,010 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt propshaft bearing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sillx2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 122,010 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Mileage counter inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Thick underseal on underside of vehicle

Welding repairs have been painted in underseal

Fail 8 May 2025 122,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various holes on both inner sills and step areas

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,010 miles

underbody undersealed `

Pass 16 May 2019 197,862 miles

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroding

Rear spring hanger mounts

Fail 3 May 2019 197,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroding

Rear spring hanger mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2018 194,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 194,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 199,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 198,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 5 May 2017 198,280 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 187,670 miles

nearside outer sill and rear crossmember corroded

offside headlight image slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 181,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 178,310 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 178,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

xcessive oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2013 174,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 174,742 miles

nsr floorpan corroaded badly

Fail 23 Jul 2009 174,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

nsr floorpan corroaded badly

towbar ball fitted upside down

Pass 27 Jun 2008 173,732 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 173,732 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in the lower bush

Pass 28 Jun 2007 171,406 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 171,406 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 166,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 166,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Movement in nearside seat pivot

Movement in offside seat pivot

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside & offside rear crossmember corroding within 30cms of rear spring front mounting

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

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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N984 SAX is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N984 SAX, 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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N984 SAX is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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