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P125 GFC

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,958 mi
Last recorded115,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 GFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 113,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 100,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 91,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 88,357 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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P125 GFC is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P125 GFC, 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 P125 GFC registered?

P125 GFC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P125 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 GFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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