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H17 MSH

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,593 mi
Last recorded106,593 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 MSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 106,593 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,548 miles

floor pan surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2008 102,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut loose (4.2.1g)

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

floor pan surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2007 99,962 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 99,962 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,975 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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H17 MSH is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H17 MSH, 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 H17 MSH registered?

H17 MSH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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