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P140 LDA

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,880 mi
Last recorded157,880 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 LDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 157,880 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 157,875 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both mirror glasses cracked

headlights slightly dull

o/s/f tyre on legal limit - inner 1/4

rear number plate fading

Fail 26 Feb 2013 153,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both mirror glasses cracked

headlights slightly dull

o/s/f tyre on legal limit - inner 1/4

rear number plate fading

Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 120,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 120,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 105,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 105,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,362 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,396 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 LDA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P140 LDA, 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 LDA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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