MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
all metal brake pipes heavily greased
nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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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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P869 SMX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1997.
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