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N105 HFS

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,175 mi
Last recorded190,175 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 HFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 190,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 190,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 180,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 180,497 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 167,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 167,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 159,057 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 159,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Centre Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2)

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Centre Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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

advise rear centre floor sections showing signs of corrosion

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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N105 HFS is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N105 HFS, 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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N105 HFS is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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