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P126 MWA

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

179,112 mi
Last recorded179,112 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 179,112 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 160,085 miles

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

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

all wheel arches repaired

corroison throughout underside of vehicle

excessive welding to rear crossmember and lower doorsteps

Pass 5 Mar 2010 160,085 miles

all wheel arches repaired

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

corroison throughout underside of vehicle

excessive welding to rear crossmember and lower doorsteps

Fail 28 Jan 2009 145,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 145,428 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 140,302 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 140,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 MWA 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 42.9%.

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 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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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