MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion within 30 cm of lower suspension front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe excessive corroded (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross memder (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion within 30 cm of lower suspension front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion within 30cm of lower suspension front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
two seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
two seats removed at time of test
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
underside poor
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s door step weak
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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P153 YRU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1997.
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