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P140 BCN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 BCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 110,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 110,191 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FRONT PANNEL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 109,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 108,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 106,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 106,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 104,970 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,060 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 104,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2013 102,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,840 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 99,840 miles

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 13 May 2011 96,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake hoses corrodeing

o/s sill corrodeing

Fail 7 May 2010 90,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 85,865 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 May 2009 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,231 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 74,670 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap has no key

Pass 30 Mar 2006 70,996 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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P140 BCN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P140 BCN, 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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P140 BCN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 July 1997.

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