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P835 AFE

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,827 mi
Last recorded148,827 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 AFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 148,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower radiator crossmember corroded outwith mot prescribed area..

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

propshaft bearing(s) rough

Pass 18 Aug 2020 147,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded and poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Crossmember corroded at near side light unit [outwith prescribed area]

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Intermediate propshaft bearing deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2020 146,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting & front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

rear crossmember corroded and soft but not yet to excess

rear intermediate propshaft bearing mounting deteriorated

some corrosion & swelling @ rear chassis both sides

Fail 27 Jul 2020 147,530 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing @ wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cowl (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting & front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

rear crossmember corroded and soft but not yet to excess

rear intermediate propshaft bearing mounting deteriorated

some corrosion & swelling @ rear chassis both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,333 miles

Nearside Front corrosron on outer wing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,647 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 146,645 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 145,848 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 145,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working on o/s (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable tie with zip tie to exhaust (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system fouling wire rubbing on steering (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,636 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 144,606 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 141,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear prop centre bearings have play

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear prop uj has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2014 141,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear prop centre bearings have play

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 139,161 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2013 139,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 136,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 136,474 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,220 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 129,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 126,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 123,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 221,396 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 221,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak noted from engine around alternator area

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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P835 AFE is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P835 AFE, 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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P835 AFE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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