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P117 DUX

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,823 mi
Last recorded89,823 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 DUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre prop rubber poor condition

front exhaust mount broken still supports exhaust

high front brake imbalance

n/s front outter sill slighty corroded

n/s rear inner tyre side wall perished

o/f wheel arch slighty corroded

o/s front inner sill slighty corroded

rear no plate poor condition

tipper floor slighty corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2007 89,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

center prop rubber poor condition

front brake imbalance 25%

front exhaust mount broken still supports exhaust

n/s front outer sill slightly corroded

n/s rear inner tyre sidewall pearished

o/s front wheel arch slightly corrded

rear number plate poor condition

tipper floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 88,395 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 88,395 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

near side mirrer cover missing

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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P117 DUX is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P117 DUX, 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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What year was P117 DUX registered?

P117 DUX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P117 DUX safe to buy?

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