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P142 YWV

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 YWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,926 miles

interiour mirror missing

rear chassie and cross member badley corroed

both front arches badley corroed

both front shock mount corroed

compastor stiff and corroed

exhaust clamp loose on mid exhaust

front brake discs badley worn

front number plate cracked

head lamp patterns dim

Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front arches badley corroed

both front shock mount corroed

compastor stiff and corroed

exhaust clamp loose on mid exhaust

front brake discs badley worn

front number plate cracked

head lamp patterns dim

interiour mirror missing

offside front inner sill holed not with in 30 cm

rear chassie and cross member badley corroed

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both sides front inner sills holed not with in 30cm

front number plate cracked

interiour mirror missing

nearside front headlamp pattern dim

rear brake comastor badley corroed

slight side to side movement handbrake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2010 92,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

interiour mirror missing

nearside front headlamp pattern dim

offside and nearside front inner sills holed not with in 30cm

offside rear bumper inscure

rear brake compastor badley corroed

slight side to side movement handbrake lever

Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,974 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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,841 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2007

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 YWV is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P142 YWV, 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 YWV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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