MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,931 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of cab (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced rear flat bed over hanging (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear front spring hanger (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (marked in yellow) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired rear bed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft likely to become detached front prop mounting corded (marked in yellow) (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant cap missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification spring hanger bracket seized (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside step area is corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
bonnet not catching
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre front prop shaft rubber bonded mounting badly worn
nearside wing to step hloed but not within 30cm of structural point, nearside tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside wing to step hloed but not within 30cm of structural point, nearside tyre wearing on inner edge
front grill loose at n/s
handbrake cables rubbering on wheels
n/s/f wing holed
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front grill loose at n/s
handbrake cables rubbering on wheels
n/s/f wing holed
n/s sill corroded outside prescribed area
o/s and n/s front inner wings/top of suspensions rusty and shalling
rear of cab rusty
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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P162 VHT is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 P162 VHT, 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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P162 VHT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1997.
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