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P148 FWL

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 FWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 136,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 136,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,639 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 134,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing x2

Pass 19 Aug 2016 134,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 132,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 131,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 130,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 127,762 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer cill

Pass 31 Mar 2009 125,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 123,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 119,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 116,465 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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P148 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P148 FWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P148 FWL registered?

P148 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P148 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 FWL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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