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P153 YRU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

248,255 mi
Last recorded248,255 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 248,255 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 248,233 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 248,099 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 243,614 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 243,539 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 238,354 miles

two seats removed at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2014 238,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 234,027 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 233,875 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 232,215 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 232,208 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 231,155 miles

underside poor

Pass 15 Mar 2010 229,710 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 229,706 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 228,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 225,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 221,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 217,003 miles

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)

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 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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