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LIG 6841

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,367 mi
Last recorded195,367 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 6841
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 195,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered by black coat (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle covered by black coat

Fail 30 Nov 2023 195,357 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered by black coat (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle covered by black coat

Pass 3 Dec 2022 193,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front offside front inner wheel arc

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 193,758 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure shaft bearing worn (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose, warning lamp on (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with coat, small hole on O/F sill

Pass 9 Dec 2021 191,880 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear differ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 191,880 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear differ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 191,866 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill pannel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery charging lamp stays on

Pass 7 Oct 2020 190,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Screen wash bottle mounts corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 190,149 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking At Fuel Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 188,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 188,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking At Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Holed Near Seat Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 186,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various area corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Fail 8 Aug 2018 186,197 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Not illuminating (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various area corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2017 184,312 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 184,182 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg and step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 179,178 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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LIG 6841 is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LIG 6841, 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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LIG 6841 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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