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HAE 1X

1996 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAE 1X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 62,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,965 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,044 miles

front no.plate delaminated but still legible

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,578 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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HAE 1X is a 1996 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HAE 1X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAE 1X registered?

HAE 1X is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HAE 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAE 1X shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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