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J94 BRA

1996 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ94 BRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 82,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,272 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,272 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,044 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,039 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,342 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all tyres perished ;

rear brakes noisy ;

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,881 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 30,380 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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J94 BRA is a 1996 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J94 BRA, 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 J94 BRA registered?

J94 BRA is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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The MOT history for J94 BRA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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