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P137 YFT

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,909 mi
Last recorded129,909 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 YFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 129,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Brake pedal anti-slip worn,os rear spring lower leaf misaligned,ns rear spring lower leaf misaligned

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,967 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 122,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,302 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 112,556 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 112,454 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 110,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,117 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 103,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 103,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 97,157 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 97,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 97,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YFT is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P137 YFT, 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 YFT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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