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P165 FDC

1997 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,176 mi
Last recorded61,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 FDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,176 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear outer doors slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,824 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,810 miles

front discs scored

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,864 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,809 miles

Exhaust clamp at crossmember corroding

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,809 miles

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

Exhaust clamp at crossmember corroding

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,426 miles

Has corrosion starting at chassis on O/S/R before axle

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,023 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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P165 FDC is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P165 FDC, 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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What year was P165 FDC registered?

P165 FDC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P165 FDC safe to buy?

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