MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
fuel leak
o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise
parking brake rod support weakend
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P165 LMB is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LMB, 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 LMB registered?
P165 LMB is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1997.
Is P165 LMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P165 LMB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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