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P832 UWU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

191,962 mi
Last recorded191,962 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 UWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 191,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 May 2023 191,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 189,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 186,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 186,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 183,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front headlight plug burnt

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure mud guard holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 179,275 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 179,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temp cap fitted (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 173,697 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 173,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 165,822 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails front to rear both sides (6.1.B.2)

slight play in prop centre mounting

Fail 31 Mar 2016 165,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings pilar (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails front to rear both sides (6.1.B.2)

slight play in prop centre mounting

Fail 19 Jan 2016 165,644 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion near-side front wheel arch corroded/sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes to load sensing valve (marked in yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (marked In yellow) and not adequately supported (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near-side front in engine bay (marked in yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near-side sill corroded and damaged in seat-belt mounting prescribed area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off-side step (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

near-side rear wing split

off-side front seat belt buckle damaged

offside front wheel arch corroded

play in prop centre bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 164,770 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front wheel bearings have slight play

condition of front brake discs

corrosion to chassis rails and front wheel arches

damage to nearside obligatory mirror

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Feb 2015 164,769 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front wheel bearings have slight play

condition of front brake discs

corrosion to chassis rails and front wheel arches

damage to nearside obligatory mirror

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Feb 2014 160,819 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

chip to screen zone 'B'

condition of nearside front mirror

condition of offside front seat belt

corrosion to off side frontstep

offside front and nearside rear inner tyre pressures low

operation nearside rear seat belt

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2013 157,281 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 157,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s light lense broken

Pass 15 Feb 2012 153,402 miles

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

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

chip to screen zone 'a' + 'b'

condition of offside front seat belt buckle

Fail 9 Feb 2012 153,394 miles

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

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

chip to screen zone 'a' + 'b'

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

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

condition of offside front seat belt buckle

Pass 4 Feb 2011 149,623 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of offside front seat belt buckle

Fail 1 Feb 2011 149,622 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of offside front indicator lense

condition of offside front seat belt buckle

Pass 27 Jan 2010 145,398 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to screen

condition of offside front seabelt buckle

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

damage to offside rear outer tyre outer side weall

wear and outer side wall damage to nearside rear outer tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2010 145,397 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to screen

condition of offside front seabelt buckle

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

damage to offside rear outer tyre outer side weall

wear and outer side wall damage to nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 140,670 miles

both rear outer tyres have side wall dammage

brake pipes corrodeing at rear

front brake pads worn very low

front tyres worn low on both outer edge

off side front seat belt catch has the cover missing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 134,389 miles

Condition of wiper blades

General corosion to underbody

Wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jan 2007 129,758 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake comparison Borderline

Slight humin noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 123,468 miles

Centre propshaft rubber bearing bush worn

Corosion throughout underbody

Raer brake comparison

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 123,460 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre propshaft rubb bearing bush worn

Corosion throughout under body

Rear brake comparison

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P832 UWU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P832 UWU, 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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P832 UWU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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