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P137 UGT

1997 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,889 mi
Last recorded169,889 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 UGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 169,889 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 169,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 162,100 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 162,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 152,230 miles

All four brakes juddering slightly.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

General corrosion.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front tyre wearing edges.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 152,230 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

All four brakes juddering slightly.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

General corrosion.

Minor body damage.

Nearside front tyre wearing edges.

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 154,504 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 154,504 miles

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

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

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

unablt to see pads

Pass 8 May 2006 141,358 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 141,358 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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P137 UGT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P137 UGT, 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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P137 UGT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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