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P104 LJW

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,304 mi
Last recorded256,304 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 256,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 256,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 256,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

front wheel arches slightly corrodided

rear wheel arches slightly corrodide

Pass 29 Nov 2007 250,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 245,414 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 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P104 LJW, 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 P104 LJW registered?

P104 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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