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L9 AXE

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,247 mi
Last recorded136,247 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 AXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,247 miles

Oil leak

both track rod end and lower ball joints dust covers perished

brake pipes rear compensator corroded

front brake discs corroded inner face

general corrosion to chassis

n/s rear lamp cracked

n/s rear outer tyre damage to side wall

transfer box propshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,604 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 129,604 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 126,950 miles

1.n/s windscreen cracked outer swept view 2.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 119,022 miles

1.n/s windscreen cracked outer swept view 2.propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,328 miles

1.o/s front inner cv boot split 2.front brake discs poor 3.both o/s rear tyres low on tread innerr on limit 4.play in both rear top shocker bushes close to limit 5.longish handbrake travel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,408 miles

1.slight blow on exhaust manifold 2.o/s front inner cv boot split 3.front shockers leaking slightly 4.front brake discs poor 5.slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,677 miles

1. slight leak from front dampers. †2. surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe, just on limit. †3. brake balance close to limit.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 101,116 miles

1.battery insecure †2.prop centre bearing worn †3.n/s/f tyre worn on edge †4.front outer cv booots cracking †5.n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

6.o/s/r just on limit

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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L9 AXE is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 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 L9 AXE, 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 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L9 AXE registered?

L9 AXE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is L9 AXE safe to buy?

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