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D5 ATF

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ATF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,094 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f inner sill/ step area corroded outside precribed area.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,924 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,893 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner sill not affecting structural strength.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,411 miles

slight corrision n/s/f inner sill.

slight corrision o/s/r inner sill.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,411 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight corrision n/s/f inner sill.

slight corrision o/s/r inner sill.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,254 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,408 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Rear Lower registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe (part of hose) corroded but not MOT failure at this time

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

Offside Front Brake pipe (part of hose) corroded but not MOT failure at this time

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe (part of hose) corroded but not MOT failure at this time

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe (part of hose) corroded but not MOT failure at this time

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,213 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 58,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,311 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,985 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D5 ATF is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 ATF, 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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D5 ATF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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