MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs have bands of rust on the inside face..
o/s front door step/sill is corroded.
o/s front tyre scrub inboard.
there is some drag on o/s rear brake.
there is some noise from the front wheel bearings but can't be certain until they are adjusted whether the bearings are worn to x/s or not..advise only at this time.
Oil leak
handbrake rod centre bracket broken.
n/s sideboard fastener missing. o/s and n/s sideboards secured and held together with cargo strap.
o/s centre chassis rail slight corrosion.
o/s rear outer tyre sidewall damaged and deflated,with advisable rim damage.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
handbrake rod centre bracket broken.
n/s sideboard fastener missing. o/s and n/s sideboards secured and held together with cargo strap.
o/s centre chassis rail slight corrosion.
o/s rear outer tyre sidewall damaged and deflated,with advisable rim damage.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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P869 MWJ is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P869 MWJ, 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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P869 MWJ is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1997.
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