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P103 SUA

1997 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 SUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,850 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front lower outer sill corroded

slight side to side movement from parking brake lever

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front lower outer sill corroded

slight side to side movement from parking brake lever

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

dammage to offside lower sill

radiator insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2009 127,820 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 115,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,520 miles

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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P103 SUA 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 83.3%.

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 P103 SUA, 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 P103 SUA registered?

P103 SUA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P103 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 SUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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