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K17 CLF

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,085 mi
Last recorded116,085 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 CLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,085 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,071 miles

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,392 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,558 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 May 2014 96,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,496 miles

cannot assess condition of brake pipe from load sensor valve to nearside rear brake hose due to covering of grease

Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,481 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

cannot assess condition of brake pipe from load sensor valve to nearside rear brake hose due to covering of grease

Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,277 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise corrosion f/o/s near prescribe area.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,961 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis behind wheel

offside front inner wing rusted through-not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,535 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis behind wheel

offside front inner wing/outer chassis rigger rusted through-not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Nov 2008 94,760 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear chassis behind wheel starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,760 miles

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

offside rear chassis behind wheel starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,528 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,081 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split

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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K17 CLF is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K17 CLF, 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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K17 CLF is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for K17 CLF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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