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168,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY worn on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underneath vehicle corroding
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY worn on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underneath vehicle corroding
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower wheel arch starting too corrod
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both outer sill starting too corrod
under side off vehicle starting too corrod
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under side off vehicle starting too corrod
Nearside Front Lower wheel arch starting too corrod
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both outer sill starting too corrod
Nearside Front indicator lens cracked
Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front front shock upper mounting starting too corrod
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front upper mounting starting to corrod
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower wheel arch corroded/holed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing
Offside Front Upper shock absorber mounting/corroding
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower wheel arch corroded/holed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing
Offside Front Upper shock absorber mounting/corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
prop shaft bearings have slight play
rack ends have slight play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of front arch marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
prop shaft bearings have slight play
rack ends have slight play
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer rear tyre inner sidewall cut
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joints, spare tyre bulged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer rear tyre inner sidewall cut
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joints, spare tyre defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle body & underside showing signs of corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle body & underside showing signs of corrosion
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
number plate light dull
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
n/s/f wheel arch corroded and o/s/r sidemarker not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear prop mountings worn
play in both front wheel bearings
play in rack
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in both front wheel bearings
play in rack
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear prop bearing U/S
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40 AH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 40 AH, 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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40 AH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1997.
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