MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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blue smoke from exhaust
both front flexi hoses ferrules corroded
brake pipe to n/s/r corroded
n/s/ inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
blue smoke from exhaust
brake pipe to n/s/r corroded
hand brake reading low 18% test limit 16%
n/s/ inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area
n/s/f brake ferrule corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
blue smoke from exhaust
brake pipe to n/s/r corroded
hand brake reading low (18%) but above test limit (16%)
n/s/ inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area
n/s/f brake ferrule corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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P126 VGE is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue 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 VGE, 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 P126 VGE registered?
P126 VGE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P126 VGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P126 VGE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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