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P153 GFC

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,005 mi
Last recorded248,005 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 GFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 248,005 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 248,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 241,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer tyre oter side wall scuffed

nearside side inner tyre inner side wall scuffed

Pass 24 Jun 2009 233,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 228,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 228,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 207,728 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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P153 GFC is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P153 GFC, 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 P153 GFC registered?

P153 GFC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P153 GFC safe to buy?

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