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P119 PRJ

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,544 mi
Last recorded130,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 PRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 130,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 130,544 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,730 miles

2 propshaft bearing/mounts worn

front number plate damaged

front row offside stalk cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 126,723 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

2 propshaft bearing/mounts worn

front number plate damaged

front row offside stalk cover missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,748 miles

2 propshaft mounts excessively worn

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 117,485 miles

Centre Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

2 propshaft mounts excessively worn

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 106,598 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 106,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

middle and rear propshaft bearings excessive play

Pass 9 Feb 2006 99,282 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 99,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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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P119 PRJ is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P119 PRJ, 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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P119 PRJ is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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