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P851 FJB

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,960 mi
Last recorded159,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 159,960 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills hold but not in prescribed area

n/s/f rack gater twisted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 159,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills hold but not in prescribed area

n/s/f rack gater twisted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 151,310 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 151,178 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 143,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 143,831 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 133,700 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 133,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 124,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 150,971 miles

rear floor welded from inside

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2007 116,199 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 116,177 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 142,796 miles

Oil leak

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

rear crossmember corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2006 109,086 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel arch rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

propshaft defective

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

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

both front lower joints slightly seized

slight play in steering rack and colume

Pass 11 Mar 2006 132,365 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing early signs of corrosion

rear bumper has slight damage to the nearside

welded repairs to rear crossmember cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

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 FJB is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FJB, 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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P851 FJB is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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