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P134 DWN

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,459 mi
Last recorded207,459 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 DWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 207,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion previous repairs due to corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 207,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion previous repairs due to corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 201,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (d bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/ step previous welding repairs have been done (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% marker light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/ step previous welding repairs have been done (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding but ok in brake rollers

Offside Front tyre wearing /smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous welding repairs done (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 201,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 201,324 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported cable rubbing steering shaft in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle of chassis above body mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to rear spring hanger mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front top cab marker inop

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

oil leak on engine

small rust hole bottom of n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2015 193,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 192,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 184,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear leaf spring bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2013 175,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 172,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2011 163,465 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 155,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 139,052 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

n/s mirror slighty dameged

Pass 23 Mar 2007 126,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 126,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Mar 2006 114,784 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 114,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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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P134 DWN is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P134 DWN, 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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P134 DWN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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