Ford Transit 120 Swb (1996)
1996 Ford Transit 120 Swb
CarHunch has 745 1996 Ford Transit 120 Swb vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1996 Ford Transit 120 Swb doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Ford vehicles below.
Got a specific Ford Transit 120 Swb you're checking out?
The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
This 1996 Ford Transit 120 SWB is a heavy commercial vehicle, and MOT data for lorries and vans of this class sits outside the standard DVLA light-vehicle testing regime—the numbers you're seeing reflect that absence rather than poor reliability. The Ford Transit of this era was built as a workhorse for trades and delivery work, and thousands are still in use today, though finding one from 1996 means you're dealing with a vehicle that's nearly 30 years old.
Because proper MOT records aren't available through this database, any decision to buy should rest on a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, service history documentation, and an honest assessment of mileage and working life. Look for evidence of regular servicing, check the condition of the engine bay, brakes, and chassis for corrosion, and don't assume age alone tells you whether this van will be reliable—some well-maintained examples from this period are still genuinely fit for purpose.
We have 745 1996 Ford Transit 120 Swb vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1996 Ford Transit 120 Swb
Based on MOT data from 745 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Based on 3,863 Ford Transit 120 Swb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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