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P153 UVT

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

172,401 mi
Last recorded172,401 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 UVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 172,401 miles

HEAVEY UNDER SEAL TO BOTH INNER STEPS /COROSION TO UNDER BODY

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 168,355 miles

COROSION TO UNDER BODY

Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 168,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ROD TO RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

COROSION TO UNDER BODY

Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 165,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 165,784 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 162,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 162,652 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 162,647 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 3 May 2011 159,099 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 158,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 155,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 154,988 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed at time of retest

Fail 13 Oct 2009 154,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f inner sill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2008 146,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

body corroded

both rear shackle bushes worn

front suspension noisy coil spring suspect rubbing

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear tipper bed corroded

underside corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2008 146,682 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

body corroded

both rear shackle bushes worn

front suspension noisy coil spring suspect rubbing

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear tipper bed corroded

underside corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 140,758 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 140,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

bolt missing from prop shaft

centre prop shaft bearing worn

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 UVT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P153 UVT, 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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P153 UVT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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