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P850 DCW

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,735 mi
Last recorded222,735 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 DCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 222,735 miles

Both Front lower wishbones have signs of corrosion

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

Vehicle structure and suspension has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 217,373 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn centre/rear prop u j,worn,has slight play. ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis beginning to blow out,corroded,but multi layered,sound at time of test.

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs wearing thin on inner faces.

Fail 7 Jan 2017 217,322 miles

Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor of cab (chalked) (3.1.9)

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor....(chalked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger,under vehicle,rear of cab (chalked) (5.2.6)

Propshaft universal joint worn centre/rear prop u j,worn,has slight play. ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis beginning to blow out,corroded,but multi layered,sound at time of test.

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs wearing thin on inner faces.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 209,285 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 209,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 204,577 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

o/s/f chassis/mounting plate corroded,but not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015 204,577 miles

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

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)

o/s/f chassis/mounting plate corroded,but not excessive at time of test

Pass 17 May 2014 196,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber begining to wear on edge

Pass 11 May 2013 187,313 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2012 178,337 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 178,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 168,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 161,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 161,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 153,030 miles

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

o/s front wheel arch slightly coroded

rear buck coroded in places

Fail 11 May 2009 152,881 miles

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

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

o/s front wheel arch slightly coroded

rear buck coroded in places

Pass 24 May 2008 148,587 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 148,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 139,289 miles

both front tyres very worn onedges

discs starting to corrode

serious oil leak

tipper bucket corroding on frame

Pass 24 May 2006 136,018 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 136,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P850 DCW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P850 DCW, 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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P850 DCW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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