MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
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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P16 RED is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P16 RED, 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 RED registered?
P16 RED is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1997.
Is P16 RED safe to buy?
The MOT history for P16 RED shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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