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A13 SVG

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 115,080 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 111,222 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,811 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 107,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 104,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,759 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 104,677 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 97,900 miles

CORROSION ON 2ND REAR CROSSMEMBER

Pass 21 Mar 2006 88,118 miles

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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A13 SVG is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A13 SVG, 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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A13 SVG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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