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P156 EJH

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

266,659 mi
Last recorded266,659 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 EJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 266,659 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 266,638 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 263,440 miles

corrosion on both front inner wings

rear outer tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Feb 2013 263,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

bonnet release poor

corrosion on both front inner wings

rear outer tyres starting to perish

temp repair to steering wheel

top cab lights inop

Pass 2 Feb 2012 262,774 miles

excessive engine oil leak

front propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 30 Jan 2012 262,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

excessive engine oil leak

front propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 248,392 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 248,011 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion n/s step and arch

Pass 7 Dec 2009 240,992 miles

both center brgs us

Pass 21 Oct 2008 228,174 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 228,148 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2nd center bearing u/s

Pass 27 Mar 2007 216,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 216,166 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steps have corrosion around them

Pass 1 Nov 2006 211,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 211,704 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 211,631 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 200,463 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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P156 EJH is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue 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 P156 EJH, 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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P156 EJH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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