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P152 UKX

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 UKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 114,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body corrosion to rear doors and n/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches

slight daamage to front number plate

speedometer inoperative

very slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Oct 2006 114,820 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both wing mirror backs missing.

Emissons high.

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

Oil leak

Power steering resevoir insecure.

Rear diff oil leak.

Slight damage to rear light lens.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 114,790 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both wing mirror backs missing.

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

Oil leak

Power steering resevoir insecure.

Rear diff oil leak.

Slight damage to rear light lenses.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P152 UKX is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P152 UKX, 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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What year was P152 UKX registered?

P152 UKX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P152 UKX safe to buy?

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