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P157 KJH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 KJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 122,644 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly pitted/corroded on inner surfaces

both front headlamp lenses tarnished,image intensity reduced close to excess

both front top suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

both rear leaf spring rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly obscured by tape

o/s visual direction indicator tell tale inoperative

o/s/r chassis rail/leg corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,644 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly pitted/corroded on inner surfaces

both front headlamp lenses tarnished,image intensity reduced close to excess

both front top suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

both rear leaf spring rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly obscured by tape

o/s visual direction indicator tell tale inoperative

o/s/r chassis rail/leg corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,999 miles

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

duct tape wrapped around n/s/f seatbelt webbing

o/s/f indicator damaged and condensated

o/s/r wheel arch corroded but not deemed dangerous to other road users

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 121,955 miles

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

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

duct tape wrapped around n/s/f seatbelt webbing

o/s/f indicator damaged and condensated

o/s/r wheel arch corroded but not deemed dangerous to other road users

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 120,898 miles

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

n/s/f inner sill area corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 120,121 miles

corrosion on both front wheel arches

corrosion on chassis rails

nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2009 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on both front wheel arches

corrosion on chassis rails

nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,713 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear bumber damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2007 108,810 miles

osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 103,055 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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P157 KJH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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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P157 KJH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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