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J900 CSH

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,630 mi
Last recorded52,630 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 CSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,538 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 50,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 42,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 41,110 miles

Headlamp aim not tested all lamps not working (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,974 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,023 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and starting to leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,191 miles

front discs well worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,099 miles

front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,326 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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J900 CSH is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J900 CSH, 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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J900 CSH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is J900 CSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 CSH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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