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P136 VGS

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 VGS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 99,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,500 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body covered with seal

Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 98,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 91,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 87,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 87,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 84,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,291 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,050 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,703 miles

both front tyres perished/ cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,703 miles

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

both front tyres perished/ cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,345 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES OPAQUE

N/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,988 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,417 miles

advise offside and near side rear spring rear bushes splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,058 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,142 miles

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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P136 VGS is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P136 VGS, 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 P136 VGS registered?

P136 VGS is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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