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P116 BCN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

269,079 mi
Last recorded269,079 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 BCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 269,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

bodywork in poor condition all arches

both front shockers and o/s coil spring corroded

both prop centre bearings worn out

engine oil leak

exhaust fouling chassis

lower steering uj slight play

n/s front suspension arm welded but good repair

n/s rear inner sill corroded not perscribed

n/s rear lamp cracked

n/s rear tyre low tread cracking and nail in tread

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded and both inner sill lips corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 268,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Battery insecure

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 265,201 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded in parts

front strut top mounts corroded

inner sills at very rear corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

propshaft centre bearings very poor

Fail 10 Jun 2010 265,201 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded in parts

front strut top mounts corroded

inner sills at very rear corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 260,526 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 260,526 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front sill sections corroded

both propshaft centre bearings worn

engine oil leaks

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

handbrake cable return spring broken

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear lamp lens faded

rear floor cross members corroding

rear tyres low tread

Pass 24 May 2008 255,539 miles

both propshaft centre bearings excess wear

damage on bottoms of rear doors

low engine oil

near side front tyre nail in tread

near side rear lamp lens poor

near side rear tyre under inflated

Fail 12 May 2008 255,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both propshaft centre bearings excess wear

damage on bottoms of rear doors

damage on near side and off side front wheel arches

low engine oil

near side front tyre nail in tread

near side rear lamp lens poor

near side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 4 May 2007 250,606 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 250,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 238,837 miles

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle corrosion

brake pipes corroded

brake servo pipe slight damage

nearside front lower panel slight damage

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 10 May 2006 238,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P116 BCN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P116 BCN, 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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P116 BCN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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