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P869 SMX

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,451 mi
Last recorded168,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 SMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 168,451 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (2.4.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s & o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front, shock (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front, subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front, wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2016 168,451 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (2.4.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s & o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front, shock (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front, subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front, wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2015 165,273 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

n/sw & o/s front wipers slightly worn

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres are slightly deteriorated/cracked due to age

Pass 7 Jul 2014 162,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 7 Jul 2014 162,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 Jul 2013 159,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Fail 9 Jul 2013 159,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 156,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 152,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 150,037 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 146,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 142,642 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 142,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 136,990 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 136,949 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 133,076 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

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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P869 SMX is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P869 SMX, 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 P869 SMX registered?

P869 SMX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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