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P864 WWY

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 WWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 124,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,779 miles

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes have lost bonding to shockabsorber

Fail 16 Aug 2010 119,765 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes have lost bonding to shockabsorber

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,318 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

dent on n/s/r body corner (no sharp edge)

front grill slightly insecure

heavy underseal used to cover welding repairs o/s/f wheel arch

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch (no sharp edge)

slight wear on clutch pedal anti-slip rubber

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Propshaft component defective

Fail 31 Jul 2009 115,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Battery insecure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

dent on n/s/r body corner (no sharp edge)

front grill slightly insecure

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch (no sharp edge)

slight wear on clutch pedal anti-slip rubber

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

triple seat centre head rest missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Aug 2008 112,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod bush packed out with washers

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

surface corrosion on body exterior

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 8 Aug 2008 112,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2007 109,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 104,187 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 99,278 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 99,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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P864 WWY is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P864 WWY, 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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P864 WWY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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