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N994 FVT

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 FVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where subframe bolts to (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where subframe bolts to (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 105,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded non prescribed area

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

both nearside and offside rear light board has corrosion not considered structural

nearside and offside outer sills corroded non prescribed areas

Fail 16 Apr 2025 105,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion to non prescribed area

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside outer sill corrosion to non prescribed areas

both nearside and offside rear light board has corrosion not considered structural

Fail 6 Jan 2025 105,665 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mouthing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bios valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,150 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 103,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis in several areas not considered structural

Fail 18 Nov 2021 101,029 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch around top strut mount marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis in several areas not considered structural

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,210 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,627 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner tyres worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,851 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill ,seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step and wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch mud wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Step area repaired with tin so cannot see underneath condition

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,741 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front step has corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,110 miles

2nd Prop bearing mount has play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front inner step has corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front steps have some corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,495 miles

Both front shock upper mounts have slight corrosion within 30cm

Nearside and Offside step has corrosion

Propshaft support bearing worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,702 miles

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

N.s.f step has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,467 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,467 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2011

all rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,608 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,639 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,351 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,303 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 41,301 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N994 FVT is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 N994 FVT, 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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N994 FVT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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