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P126 VGE

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

150,032 mi
Last recorded150,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 VGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 150,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 149,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 149,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 145,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 145,361 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 142,175 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 141,954 miles

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)

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 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?

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