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J55 ADF

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,887 mi
Last recorded154,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ADF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 154,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 154,885 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 147,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 143,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 138,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 129,860 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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J55 ADF is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J55 ADF, 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 J55 ADF registered?

J55 ADF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is J55 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 ADF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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