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P867 UFA

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,380 mi
Last recorded260,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 UFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 260,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

bell hosing bolt loose

exhaust system deterorated

lower ball joint nuts just touching locking device on nut

Pass 2 Apr 2014 260,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

bell hosing bolt loose

exhaust system deterorated

lower ball joint nuts just touching locking device on nut

Fail 15 Mar 2013 254,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Long ongoing cracks in n/s of windscreen outside of swept area

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s number plate light

park brake free travel in need of adjustment

park brake lever stiff in opperation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 254,986 miles

Long ongoing cracks in n/s of windscreen outside of swept area

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

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s number plate light

park brake free travel in need of adjustment

park brake lever stiff in opperation

Fail 13 Mar 2012 24,888 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

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

hand brake travel slightly high

n/s rear number lamp cover damaged

o/s head lamp aim slightly higher than n/s but with in legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,888 miles

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

Nearside Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

hand brake travel slightly high

n/s rear number lamp cover damaged

o/s head lamp aim slightly higher than n/s but with in legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 243,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 237,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 223,017 miles

bonnet slam panel bolts loose

Pass 6 Mar 2008 211,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 195,467 miles

Cab underbody corroding.

Handbrake pivot turning in chassis.

Oil leaks.

Rear panel corroding(near lights)

Some play in rear diff pinion.

Some play in steering+lower ball joints.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 179,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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P867 UFA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P867 UFA, 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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P867 UFA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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