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P126 DUX

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,143 mi
Last recorded138,143 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 DUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 138,143 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 438,033 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 120,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

clutch anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 7 May 2014 119,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

clutch anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,134 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal rubber worn

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal rubber worn

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 79,758 miles

All underside components corroded & deteriorating

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & offside steps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in all leaf spring bushes

Underbonnet corroded

Water leak

Fail 12 May 2012 79,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Water leak

All underside components corroded & deteriorating

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & offside steps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in all leaf spring bushes

Underbonnet corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,326 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,296 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 70,519 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

battery insecure

n/s mirror back missing

propshaft defective

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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P126 DUX is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P126 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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P126 DUX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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