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M23 RGW

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 38,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 38,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity full of water but all lamps still working. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight splits on outer walls

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,134 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,737 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,092 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,293 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,229 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,386 miles

propshaft defective

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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M23 RGW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M23 RGW, 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 M23 RGW registered?

M23 RGW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is M23 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 RGW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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