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P137 WUA

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,615 mi
Last recorded100,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 WUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underbody corrossion

Pass 5 May 2009 92,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 84,286 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 77,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,551 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 71,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight marks on rear no plate

Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight marks on rear no plate

Pass 7 Jul 2005 67,576 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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P137 WUA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P137 WUA, 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 P137 WUA registered?

P137 WUA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P137 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 WUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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