MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
battery insecure and main leads close to steering coupling.
front tyres cracing in treads.
wheel arches filled with body plastic padding.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
front exhausts poorly fitted
rear wheel arches /both becoming corroded/jagged edges
welding to chassis members poorly welded
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
nearside and offside front brake hoses has corrosion on metal parts.
offside rear wheelarch has tape over sharp edges
rear number plate in poor condition
steering stiff
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
nearside and offside front brake hoses has corrosion on metal parts.
rear number plate in poor condition
steering stiff
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
A CONTINUOUS SEAM WELD FOR PATCH REPAIRS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE WELD REPAIR.
MANY OF THE WELDED PATCHES ARE INSECURE,ie NOT CONTINUOUS WELDS.
WELD REPAIR ON THE OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS ,EXTENDS ON TO THE TOWING BAR BRACKET.THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
both near side front and off side front flexi to metal brake pipe some corrosion.
off side front tyre has a nail in the tread.the tyre is also worn on the inner edge.
off side front wheel bearing has some free play and some noise.
please do not paint the weld repairs with thick black under seal ,as it conseals the quality of the weld.
the chassis of this vehicle has many areas of corrosion that pass todays mot test,but will need attention in the future.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both near side front and off side front flexi to metal brake pipe some corrosion.
off side front tyre has a nail in the tread.the tyre is also worn on the inner edge.
off side front wheel bearing has some free play and some noise.
the chassis of this vehicle has many areas of corrosion that pass todays mot test,but will need attention in the future.
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P104 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 1997.
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