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DIG 6913

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

200,741 mi
Last recorded200,741 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6913
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 200,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 200,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 198,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front chassis corroding

offside centre chassis corroding

offside rear chassis plated over, not fully welded around. Unsure for what reason it's been fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 198,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front chassis corroding

offside centre chassis corroding

offside rear chassis plated over, not fully welded around. Unsure for what reason it's been fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 188,510 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 187,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corroded

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r/i tyre large cut in tread

Fail 26 Apr 2014 187,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corroded

both rear leaf spring eye bushes perished

n/s/r/i tyre flat and nail in tread

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r/i tyre large cut in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 184,964 miles

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

alternator loose

o/s/r brake judder slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2012 184,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator loose

both rear inner tyres flat,unable to check for bulges etc

o/s/r brake judder slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 181,984 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

ing switch faulty

Fail 22 Mar 2011 181,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

ing switch faulty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 179,785 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 179,785 miles

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 177,009 miles

Propshaft front centre bearing mounting split

Fail 7 Jul 2008 170,984 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Propshaft front centre bearing mounting split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 163,704 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 163,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 152,328 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 152,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DIG 6913 is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DIG 6913, 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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DIG 6913 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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