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LUI 1674

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 1674
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,150 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 102,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 98,917 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 16 May 2015 98,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 93,640 miles

Both front seat belts frayed/worn, nearside belt has glue? on webbing

Both rear tyres perishing, splits in sidewalls

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing close to minimum tread depth limit

Offside front tyre perishing, getting close to minimum tread depth limit

Oil on power steering hoses, possible leak

Rear brake load sensing valave may not be working fully

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Very heavy corrosion on offside rear chassis, just in front of rear axle line

poor light patern from offside headlamp

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,640 miles

Both front seat belts frayed/worn, nearside belt has glue? on webbing

Both rear tyres perishing, splits in sidewalls

Nearside front tyre wearing close to minimum tread depth limit

Offside front tyre perishing, getting close to minimum tread depth limit

Oil on power steering hoses, possible leak

Rear brake load sensing valave may not be working fully

Very heavy corrosion on offside rear chassis, just in front of rear axle line

poor light patern from offside headlamp

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,818 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,817 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

*** N/S/R OUTER SILL AND SILL END CORRODED & HOLED ***

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,959 miles

various panels corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,959 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

various panels corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,117 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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LUI 1674 is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LUI 1674, 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 LUI 1674 registered?

LUI 1674 is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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