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P154 FWL

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 FWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 108,182 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and inner w/arches

Fail 17 Oct 2007 108,182 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and inner w/arches

Pass 5 Sep 2006 100,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 100,810 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 100,778 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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P154 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P154 FWL, 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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P154 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P154 FWL safe to buy?

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