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P117 UGN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2010 146,058 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear floor panel corroded.

offside wing mirror not providing clear view, slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 124,644 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 124,644 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,318 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 95,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 95,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 78,729 miles

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

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

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 UGN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UGN, 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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P117 UGN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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