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P157 ACU

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,431 mi
Last recorded124,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 ACU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 124,431 miles

both front inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 5 May 2010 114,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2009 117,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer sills holed and corroded

under van corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 111,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 98,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 98,411 miles

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

front number plate damaged

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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P157 ACU is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P157 ACU, 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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P157 ACU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P157 ACU safe to buy?

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