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G35 WCD

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,180 mi
Last recorded14,180 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 WCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,180 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch requires attention

nearside rear outer tyre on limit

Fail 22 Nov 2005 14,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

excessive corrosion starting in nearside front inner wing not within a perscribed area but requires attention

front brake pipes rusty & corroided

front leaf spring mounting points corroided

near side rear outer tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear doors rusty

side movement in parking brake lever

this vehicle has had weading every where chassis legs ,crossmembers and floor pan unable to check quality due to under seal

Fail 25 Jul 2005 11,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper insecure

oil leak

battery insecure

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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G35 WCD is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G35 WCD, 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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What year was G35 WCD registered?

G35 WCD is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is G35 WCD safe to buy?

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