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M6 DLD

1997 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,867 mi
Last recorded161,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 DLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 161,867 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 161,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 151,565 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 151,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 136,880 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 136,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

left rear body end panel corroded

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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M6 DLD is a 1997 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M6 DLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 DLD registered?

M6 DLD is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M6 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 DLD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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