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K121 WAG

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,911 mi
Last recorded106,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 WAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,911 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake limiter to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake limiter to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2020 97,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 97,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing >30cm of strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg >30cm of low suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Number plat lights out-put low

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,568 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed/corroded <30cm of leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner corroded/loose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear panel holed/corroded <30cm of leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe just above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,046 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

number plate lights, light out put low

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

number plate lights, light out put low

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,705 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,694 miles

Central Rear Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn prop-shaft mounting/bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill bottom of A-post (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,633 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,624 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,440 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 77,384 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,838 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,831 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,445 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 59,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,408 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,604 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,188 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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K121 WAG is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 K121 WAG, 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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K121 WAG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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