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A17 XMS

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

345,927 mi
Last recorded345,927 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 345,927 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 345,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 338,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 327,200 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r fog light inop

Pass 18 Jan 2007 312,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 294,138 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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A17 XMS is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A17 XMS, 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 A17 XMS registered?

A17 XMS is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is A17 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 XMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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