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P135 DWN

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,813 mi
Last recorded41,813 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 DWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,813 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,575 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,575 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,945 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 36,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,542 miles

corrosion,o/s sill split but not structual,engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion,o/s sill split but not structual,engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,270 miles

CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE OXIDISATION AND CORROSION,REAR CENTRE BEARING WORN,OIL LEAKS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,291 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 27,284 miles

Centre Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front 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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P135 DWN is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P135 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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P135 DWN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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