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P113 DCN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,980 mi
Last recorded122,980 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 DCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

offside seat on 1st row seat belt twisted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 122,271 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member panel as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

offside seat on 1st row seat belt twisted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,976 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded but not yet holed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 120,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded but not yet holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,427 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,422 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 104,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,259 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 60,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,182 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 91,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,707 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.2.3a)

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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P113 DCN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P113 DCN, 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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P113 DCN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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