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P16 KSD

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 KSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

1.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing 2.rear diff rough and noisy 3.play in both propshaft centre bearings 4.o/s rear outer tyre worn low

Pass 11 May 2011 107,504 miles

1.longish handbrake travel 2.play in o/s front lower balljoint 3.front brake discs wearing and judder slightly 4.outer sills corroding

Pass 7 May 2010 101,299 miles

1.slight wear on front brake discs 2.slight play in o/s front lower balljoint 3.slight corrosion of both outer sills 4.o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 96,350 miles

1.slight blows on exhaust system corroded and in poor condition 2.slight play in n/s front track rod end 3.long handbrake travel

Pass 7 May 2008 91,986 miles

Near side front wheel arch deteriorated.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 May 2007 85,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,753 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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P16 KSD is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P16 KSD, 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 P16 KSD registered?

P16 KSD is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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