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P13 JGJ

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,062 mi
Last recorded92,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 JGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,062 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link bushes perished

Offside Front anti roll link bushes perished

Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,062 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn second centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll link bushes perished

Offside Front anti roll link bushes perished

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,670 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

all four tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 91,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

all four tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,816 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/f ,o/s/r ,n/s/r tyres perished

n/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres perished

play in prop shaft mount

Fail 13 Aug 2015 90,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/f ,o/s/r ,n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,081 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,357 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,130 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 89,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,480 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 85,417 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 65,523 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,138 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P13 JGJ is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P13 JGJ, 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 P13 JGJ registered?

P13 JGJ is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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