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ExpiredMileage
130,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle has many welding repairs painted over
Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
prop shaft centre bearing worn
vehicle has many welding patch repairs
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole of chassis,body and cab welded with significantly weaking the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre is flat
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole of chassis,body and cab welded with significantly weaking the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre is flat
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (Inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All wheels have restricted free movement adversely affecting wheel bearing checks
General corrosion to cab and chassis
Nearside Interaction rear lights
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre is flat (Punctured)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure behind drivers seat (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general chassis front to rear (2.4.A.3)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking injectour pump (7.2.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in general (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded w arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind cab (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded w arch x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind cab (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under body corroded heavily under sealed and weld repairs made
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under body corroded heavily under sealed and weld repairs made
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all rear spring bush's perished
Offside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all rear spring bush's perished
gear box mountings loose
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advise:bonnet cable not releaseing bonnet.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded & holed
Offside front out rigger corroded & hold
Offside rear inner tyre low tread
Play in offside front anti rollbar D mount
Both lower sills corrored
Both rear mudgauards loose on body
Offside front lower crossmember corrored
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Both lower sills corrored
Both rear mudgauards loose on body
Offside front lower crossmember corrored
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise croded in veriose plases
advise rear wheel bearings slight play
advise slight play in steering rack
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P166 WWX is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P166 WWX, 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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P166 WWX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 1997.
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