VAN350 - FORD TRANSIT

MOT: Valid

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The Ford Transit is a versatile and widely recognised commercial vehicle, often referred to simply as the Transit. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company, a renowned global automaker with a long history dating back to 1903, the Transit has become a staple in the commercial sector since its introduction in the 1960s. First produced in 1965, the model has evolved through numerous generations, known for its durability and practicality. Key features include a range of body styles, impressive load capacities, and efficient engine options, making it a preferred choice for businesses and tradespeople alike. Its robust build and innovative design continue to set it apart in the competitive van market, reflecting Ford’s commitment to quality and reliability.

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Vehicle Overview

Make

FORD

Model

TRANSIT

Colour

Grey

Year

1996

First Registered

March 1996

First Used

04 March 1996

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2496 cc

Engine Size

2496 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

Not available

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

August 01, 2025

Type Approval

Not available

Last V5C

05/09/2022

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests

The vehicle is a grey Ford Transit van, registration VAN350, manufactured in 1996 with first registration in March 1996. It has a 2,496cc diesel engine and is currently taxed. The van's latest MOT test was conducted on 30 May 2024, with expiry on 29 May 2025, and it remains valid. The recorded mileage is 114,673 miles. The MOT advisories include slight corrosion on front and rear structural components, minor wear in suspension parts, a front coil spring with corrosion, and a front wheel bearing with slight play. There is also a front oil leak noted, but none of the advisories are marked as dangerous. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are not specified.

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 30 May 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,673 mi

Expires: 29 May 2025

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front lower inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing .offside front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside rear (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passed - 04 May 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 112,086 mi

Expires: 15 May 2024

Advisories: 14

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Nearside STEP RUST HOLE
Advisory Nearside Front WING RUST HOLE
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner WING RUST HOLE
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failed - 25 April 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 112,077 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Nearside STEP RUST HOLE
Advisory Nearside Front WING RUST HOLE
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner WING RUST HOLE
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 12 May 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,925 mi

Expires: 15 May 2023

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory o/s/f back part of inner wing panel is corroded
Advisory Slight corrosion on o/s chassis member

Failed - 04 May 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,894 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing within 30cm of top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing within 30cm of top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel below door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory o/s/f back part of inner wing panel is corroded
Advisory Slight corrosion on o/s chassis member

Passed - 30 April 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 107,827 mi

Expires: 15 May 2022

Minors: 2 Advisories: 10

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
Advisory Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front upper shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear leaf spring (front mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both offside rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 28 April 2021 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 107,826 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 1 Minors: 2 Advisories: 9

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer rear (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer rear (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
Advisory Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front upper shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear leaf spring (front mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both offside rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passed - 04 May 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,294 mi

Expires: 15 May 2021

Minors: 1 Advisories: 7

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Central propshaft centre rubber perishing
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear leaf spring ( front mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front upper shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front bumper slighty loose

Passed - 16 May 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 102,442 mi

Expires: 15 May 2020

Minors: 1 Advisories: 6

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear leaf spring ( front mounts ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Failed - 09 May 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 102,441 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 2 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside front seat mount by both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear leaf spring ( front mounts ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passed - 03 May 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 99,802 mi

Expires: 04 May 2019

Advisories: 11

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear crossmember damaged
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passed - 05 May 2017 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,766 mi

Expires: 04 May 2018

Dangerous: 1 Advisories: 6

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Play in propshaft centre bearing

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear crossmember damaged
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.B.2)
Advisory Play in propshaft centre bearing
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside front (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Failed - 04 May 2017 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,766 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 3 Advisories: 7

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Play in propshaft centre bearing

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear crossmember damaged
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.B.2)
Advisory Play in propshaft centre bearing
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside front (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Passed - 25 April 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,104 mi

Expires: 28 April 2017

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear crossmember damaged
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.B.2)
Advisory centre prop bearing slight movement
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch and lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Nearside Front and offside front inner tie rods have slight play
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front upper shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Passed - 23 April 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 89,647 mi

Expires: 28 April 2016

Advisories: 1

Failed - 20 April 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 89,638 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Major Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passed - 29 April 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,875 mi

Expires: 28 April 2015

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Failed - 29 April 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,875 mi

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passed - 10 April 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,913 mi

Expires: 17 April 2014

Advisories: 2

Failed - 27 March 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,867 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 2

Passed - 18 April 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 79,299 mi

Expires: 17 April 2013

Advisories: 4

Passed - 01 April 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 75,390 mi

Expires: 31 March 2012

Advisories: 2

Failed - 01 April 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 75,389 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 2

Passed - 16 March 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,451 mi

Expires: 19 March 2011

Advisories: 4

Passed - 20 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 66,739 mi

Expires: 19 March 2010

Advisories: 5

Failed - 20 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 66,732 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passed - 12 March 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 62,302 mi

Expires: 11 March 2009

Failed - 11 March 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 62,284 mi

Major: 8 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Major Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Major Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Major Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Advisory Notices:

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

Passed - 26 January 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 55,747 mi

Expires: 01 February 2008

Failed - 25 January 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 55,747 mi

Major: 5

Passed - 02 February 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 49,412 mi

Expires: 01 February 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for VAN350?

The MOT expires on 29 May 2025.

What is the tax status of VAN350?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.

What are the specifications of VAN350?

This is a 1996 FORD TRANSIT in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 2496cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of VAN350?

Environmental data not available for this vehicle.