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P851 KOH

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 KOH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,008 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger slighty corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.B.2)

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember corroded

surface rust all along underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember corroded

surface rust all along underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front wings rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,634 miles

n/s/r tyres getting low in places

oil leak

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

centre propshaft rubber u/s

front wheel arches corroded

headlights misty

rear leaf springs rubbers perishing

slight hole/corrosion rear exhaust tailpipe

slight wear front anti-roll bar bushes

surface corrosion chassis rails

surface corrosion door steps

surface corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,634 miles

centre propshaft rubber u/s

front wheel arches corroded

headlights misty

n/s/r tyres getting low in places

oil leak

rear leaf springs rubbers perishing

slight hole/corrosion rear exhaust tailpipe

slight wear front anti-roll bar bushes

surface corrosion chassis rails

surface corrosion door steps

surface corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,069 miles

both n/s/r tyre treads getting low in places

centre propshaft mount/rubber u/s

clutch worn

headlights misty

oil leak

small hole rear exhaust section

surface corrosion rear chassis rails/crossmember

Fail 28 Oct 2010 102,067 miles

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

both n/s/r tyre treads getting low in places

centre propshaft mount/rubber u/s

clutch worn

headlights misty

oil leak

small hole rear exhaust section

surface corrosion rear chassis rails/crossmember

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,231 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 100,227 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 88,897 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 KOH is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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