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K123 OOK

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 OOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,521 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,113 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 69,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 68,474 miles

Exhaust badly deteriorating front section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 67,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,669 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 66,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 65,583 miles

exhaust deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 64,501 miles

both battries loose

Pass 8 May 2010 63,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,446 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise all wheel arches corroded cover with tape no sharp edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,583 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 112,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2006 110,279 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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K123 OOK is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K123 OOK, 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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K123 OOK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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