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P118 MKU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

394,150 mi
Last recorded394,150 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 MKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 394,150 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 393,927 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

demister only working on full speed

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

reverse wire cut at buzzer

slight leak n/s/f s/absr

taxi light not illuminating

tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2007 378,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 361,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 361,995 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 344,714 miles

rear spring bushes in poor condition †

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion forming on o/s front step

exhaust blow

rear cross member corroded

rear tyres in poor condition on the side walls

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 22 Feb 2006 328,339 miles

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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P118 MKU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P118 MKU, 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 P118 MKU registered?

P118 MKU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P118 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 MKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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