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P143 DWN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,047 mi
Last recorded71,047 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 DWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bank panel corroded & holed.not in a priscibed area.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

front crossmember holed but not in a priscibed area.

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded.

n/s centre & inner sills corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r outer wheel arches corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings corroded.

n/s/f inner floor too sill corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/f steps corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r shackle pin housings corroded.

n/s/r lens damaged.

o/s/r inner sill holed but not in a priscibed area.

rear shock absorber housings corroded.

unable too view or check all items / components too the rear of the vehicle due too lift underside of vehicle.

underside of vehicle been patch welded.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,387 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front & rear wheel arches corroded.

n/s & o/s outer steps corroded.

n/s centre to outer sill corroded.

n/s outer & inner sills corroded.

n/s/f inner floor too sill corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r shackle pin housings corroded.

n/s/r lens damaged.

rear back panel corroded.

underside of vehicle been patch welded.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front & rear wheel arches corroded.

n/s & o/s outer steps corroded.

n/s centre to outer sill corroded.

n/s outer & inner sills corroded.

n/s/f inner floor too sill corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r shackle pin housings corroded.

n/s/r lens damaged.

rear back panel corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.

rear back panel corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,823 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear back panel corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,512 miles

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

rear back panel corroded but not priscibed areas.

unable to check underside of vehicle due to ramp fitted to underside of vehicle.

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

unable to check underside of vehicle due to ramp fitted to underside of vehicle.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,583 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 9 May 2008 48,963 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 48,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,418 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 31 Mar 2007 46,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

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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P143 DWN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P143 DWN, 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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P143 DWN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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