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P856 DSA

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 DSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 99,888 miles

Body insecure Rear body insecure due to excessive corrosion at mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear main chassis beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Not returning to centre (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear body chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows many signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,162 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 81,826 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 81,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,291 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear outer tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak

Seat belts attached to seats so seat base becomes seatbelt anchorage

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,256 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,235 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,731 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front outer doorstep sill

offside front door step inner sill

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,426 miles

2nd propshaft center bearing worn

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 54,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

2nd propshaft center bearing worn

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,361 miles

2nd propshaft center bearing worn

clutch pedel high

Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,361 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

2nd propshaft center bearing worn

clutch pedel high

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,877 miles

Propshaft component defective

chassis outer cover splitting at rear

hand brake rod support jamming

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,310 miles

Propshaft component defective

front of rear spring mountings corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

front of rear spring mountings corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,022 miles

offside front wheel arch corroded[no sharp edge]

Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,022 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch corroded[no sharp edge]

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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P856 DSA is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P856 DSA, 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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P856 DSA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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