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J600 COB

1996 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 COB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all4 wheel arches corroded

rear door bottom corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all4 wheel arches corroded

rear door bottom corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 72,868 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,288 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front cross member corroding

metal sections of both front flexi hoses corroding

offside front and both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2008 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front cross member corroding

metal sections of both front flexi hoses corroding

offside front and both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,728 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 60,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J600 COB is a 1996 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J600 COB, 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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J600 COB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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