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P146 PCA

1997 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 PCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind leaf hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 83,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2025 83,049 miles

Nearside Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,914 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 78,900 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 75,085 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,665 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength As marked rear shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front too rear marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Including step, inner cill, underside of step covered in fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Step included in this area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe and steering mounting as marked (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Near side inner and outer body central position corroded but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Water tank mounting loose

Offside Off side inner and outer body central position corroded but not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step, inner sill, outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

multiple areas of corrosion outside of prescibed area, or non strcuctual which does not affect the integrity of the vehicle

water tank securing bolt loose but not likely to become detatched

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,232 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,628 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,603 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,793 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,366 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,959 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,954 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,166 miles

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

slight play in offside front of steering rack area

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,663 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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P146 PCA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 P146 PCA, 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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P146 PCA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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