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P855 AJT

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,322 mi
Last recorded46,322 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 AJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,322 miles

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

metal part of both front flexes getting corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

propshaft rear support bearing getting worn

rear floor support beam getting corroded

some displacement rear spring leaves

Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,322 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

front suspension front mounting points getting corroded

metal part of both front flexes getting corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre getting low

propshaft rear support bearing getting worn

some corrosion rear floors/floor support structure

some displacement both rear spring leaves

some play steering rack

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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P855 AJT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P855 AJT, 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 P855 AJT registered?

P855 AJT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P855 AJT safe to buy?

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