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M11 HMD

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,415 mi
Last recorded179,415 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 HMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 179,415 miles

both inner sills and arches covered in under seal + under body covered in under seal

Pass 25 Mar 2025 178,596 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 178,596 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 177,989 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all under body corroded,n/s/r tape on the light,both front lights misty

Pass 27 Apr 2023 177,922 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

all under body corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 176,700 miles

All under body covered in under seal

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 176,696 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in bumper next to rear leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 175,215 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills corroded on both sides including under rear bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 175,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills corroded on both sides including under rear bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 174,551 miles

sills and coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 173,646 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced an rear sill both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 173,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced an rear sill both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 171,850 miles

Central Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint probe shaft boshes (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 170,271 miles

sill corroded + nsf shocker has slight mist

Fail 24 Jan 2017 170,271 miles

Direction indicators not working both rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

sill corroded + nsf shocker has slight mist

Pass 5 Feb 2016 168,551 miles

slight play on both front track rod ends

Pass 12 Feb 2015 166,719 miles

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 163,878 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both iner sills corrded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 161,979 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion o/s/r inner arch area

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 19 Jul 2012 161,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion o/s/r inner arch area

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 4 Jul 2011 159,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f understep area slight corroded

n/s/r inner sill slight corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 157,987 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 157,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 155,591 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 155,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 154,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 154,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 150,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 144,997 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 144,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M11 HMD is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M11 HMD, 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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M11 HMD is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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