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P142 VGE

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 VGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 148,796 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 148,503 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at off side centre (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at back panel off side (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 142,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 142,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 133,277 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 133,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 127,757 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 127,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,956 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 122,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,866 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 118,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 107,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 101,631 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 95,549 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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P142 VGE is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P142 VGE, 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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P142 VGE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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