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P815 SAF

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,002 mi
Last recorded140,002 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 SAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 140,002 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FADED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CAN O/S MIDDLE AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 140,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 140,007 miles

Central Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS ABOVE PROP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE CHASSIS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 139,502 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 139,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both fronts (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 137,014 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and outer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and outer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,432 miles

both headlamps faded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 130,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel tank area x2 (2.4.A.3)

both headlamps faded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 134,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s rear handbrake cables outer casing broken not affecting brake effort

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 129,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise both raer hand brake cables coming away from outter casing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

windscreen scored

Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f w/arch rusty / holed

windscreen scored n/s wiper arc

Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f w/arch rusty / holed

windscreen scored n/s wiper arc

Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

cuts / damage n/s/r outer tyre side-wall x 2

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f w/arch rusty / holed

o/s/f chassis out-rigger holed

screen scored lower centre / wiper arc

tipper body and tail-board holed

Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,410 miles

front h/lamps faded

screen scratched

under vehicle heavily welded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,920 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Propshaft component defective

both headlight lenses faded

cuts in both rear outer tyres

drivers seat linkage worn

n/s centre body bolt insecure

n/s/r tailgate pin missing

o/s/f out-rigger holed

windscreen scored

prop bolt missing

Fail 18 May 2010 108,910 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Propshaft component defective

both inner steps holed

cuts in both rear outer tyres

drivers seat linkage worn

n/s/r tail gate upper locking pin missing

windscreen scored

o/s and n/s body mounting bolts insecure / o/s/r bolt missing

o/s and n/s rear body mountings insecure / damage to rear panal dangerous if tipper to be used

propshaft bolt missing front

Pass 21 May 2009 108,189 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2009 108,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,839 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside 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)

o/s and n/s rear tipper body mounting bolts insecure / mountings holed / damaged

o/s floorpan holed

o/s rubber floor mats damaged / uneven

o/s/f tyre low on air

spare wheel insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2008 106,771 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,945 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 93,902 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

prop bolt missing †

Fail 8 Dec 2006 93,527 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper insecure

rear chassis corroded

rear light lenses damaged

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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P815 SAF is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P815 SAF, 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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P815 SAF is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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