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P156 KJH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,491 mi
Last recorded127,491 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 KJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2009 127,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both metal sections of front flexi brake pipes rusty

exhaust tailpipe bent

front brake discs worn

front numberplate damaged

fuel filler neck loose

inside of vehicle boarded out

nearside side door, handle broken

patches of corrosion throughout vehicle

slight play both front wheelbearings

unable to fully inspect brake linings

Pass 1 Aug 2008 119,171 miles

corrosion:- underside of van, both front subframe mounting areas, both offside wheelarches, nearside outer sill

nearside centre outer door handle missing

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside door mirror glass damaged

play in both front wheelbearings

play in steering

Fail 23 Jul 2008 119,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion:- underside of van, both front subframe mounting areas, both offside wheelarches, nearside outer sill

nearside centre outer door handle missing

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside door mirror glass damaged

play in both front wheelbearings

play in steering

Pass 30 Jul 2007 109,921 miles

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion chassis

corrosion cross members

corrosion sills

dicsc corroded and worn

n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 97,970 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside side loading door handle

offside door mirror

offside rear tyre near to cords on inner edge

slight play front wheel bearings and steering

Pass 1 Aug 2005 84,897 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 KJH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P156 KJH, 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 KJH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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