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P148 MOK

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 MOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 100,825 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,288 miles

both rear chassis slight corrosion

front crossmember slight corossion

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 90,987 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 90,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,632 miles

corrosion around both rear wheel arch's bottom of rear doors plus front number plate poor

Fail 2 Sep 2009 88,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion around both rear wheel arch's bottom of rear doors plus front number plate poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,811 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2008 83,811 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,355 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 67,384 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 MOK is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MOK, 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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P148 MOK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P148 MOK safe to buy?

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