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P104 FWL

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,572 mi
Last recorded163,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 FWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 163,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 163,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 163,005 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 162,993 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panels inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step repair inadequate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panels inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated center mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front s/absorber mounts weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 161,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

propshart centre bearing mounting rubbers perished and weak two of them

Pass 30 Jul 2016 158,551 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corrossion and holed

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 157,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 157,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer wing (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 156,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 156,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 154,847 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 152,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 152,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 149,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 147,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 145,157 miles

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 12 Mar 2008 145,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 139,135 miles

Oil leak

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

all four wheel arches starting to corrod

Pass 14 Mar 2006 130,619 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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P104 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P104 FWL, 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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P104 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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