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G712 VSE

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 VSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 125,528 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 125,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 115,341 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 115,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,756 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 106,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 100,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,184 miles

brake load valve corroded,back end diff corroded,rear crossmember corroded,fuel tank mounting area,front asnd rear brake hose ferrules corroded,

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel rims corroded,n/s/f seatbelt,floor pan area front and rear,oil leak,sump corroded,rear suspension mounting areas,power steering pipes corroded,

Fail 22 Jun 2007 94,184 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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Pass 2 Aug 2005 85,924 miles

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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G712 VSE is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G712 VSE, 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 G712 VSE registered?

G712 VSE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is G712 VSE safe to buy?

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