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P128 MKU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,658 mi
Last recorded156,658 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 156,658 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear doors corroded. propshaft center bearing worn/ n/s wiper blade split/

Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,693 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 147,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 144,224 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 144,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 140,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 140,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front rack end has slight play in rack

offside front inner arch has slight corrosion

offside front rack end has slight play in rack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 130,908 miles

both front wheel bearings becoming slightly noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2007 122,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 113,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 113,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component 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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P128 MKU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P128 MKU, 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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P128 MKU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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