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M24 REC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

281,046 mi
Last recorded281,046 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 REC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 281,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 281,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 277,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 271,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 263,110 miles

Body and chassis heavily under sealed

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres deteriorating

tyres deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2017 263,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to no emissions at tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis legs at front spring mounts and above middle of springs both sides (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

tyres deteriorating

tyres deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2015 253,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering heavy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres showing signs of cracking on side walls.

light corrosion to step areas and front lower panel

nail in both front tyres

Pass 2 May 2014 250,752 miles

aux marker lamp on roof inop offside

slight crack n/s lower corner of windscreen

Fail 1 May 2014 250,748 miles

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

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

aux marker lamp on roof inop offside

slight crack n/s lower corner of windscreen

Fail 2 May 2013 247,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear chassis starting to corrode

off side rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2013 247,345 miles

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

near side rear chassis starting to corrode

off side rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 1 May 2013 247,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sides rear chassis beginning to corrode.

Offside lower corner of windscreen cracked.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 246,260 miles

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

offside front step corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 254,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 244,470 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 244,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 242,787 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside door step holed forward of prescribed area.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 242,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 242,675 miles

drivers side door step corroded and holed(not within prescribed areas)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 242,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 226,746 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 226,746 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M24 REC 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 63.6%.

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 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 M24 REC, 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 M24 REC registered?

M24 REC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is M24 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M24 REC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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