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P823 TMY

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

186,214 mi
Last recorded186,214 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 TMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 186,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/outrigger (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan inside under mat (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ floor under cover inside (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides of front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance/ crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to front floor pans & door steps

Corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Exhaust system deteriorated & has minor leaks

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 185,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 185,353 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front chassis very corroded both sides and rear

Fail 3 Nov 2016 185,345 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front chassis very corroded both sides and rear

Pass 2 Oct 2015 183,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear mud flap mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear mud flap mounting area (6.1.B.2)

six passenger seats fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 183,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear mud flap mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear mud flap mounting area (6.1.B.2)

six passenger seats fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 181,135 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front outer chassy extreamly corroded

wire hangin underneith

Fail 23 Sep 2014 181,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer chassy extreamly corroded

wire hangin underneith

Pass 5 Oct 2013 178,414 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 178,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

vehicle structure has various areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2012 177,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 177,604 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 176,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 175,987 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 171,018 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipe (to hose)

corrosion to rear cross member (not in pescribed area)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 171,012 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipe (to hose)

corrosion to rear cross member (not in pescribed area)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 169,667 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 169,667 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both propshaft rubber joints hav excecive movement

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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P823 TMY is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P823 TMY, 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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P823 TMY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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