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P851 FCH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 FCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,200 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 83,728 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 22 May 2025 83,728 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 May 2024 82,674 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 75,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 70,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front seat slightly loose

Pass 29 May 2020 68,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,491 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner wing holed in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,120 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,481 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 54,759 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,868 miles

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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P851 FCH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P851 FCH, 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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What year was P851 FCH registered?

P851 FCH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P851 FCH safe to buy?

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