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M30 WJO

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 WJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 117,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,121 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,432 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 101,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 96,520 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 96,520 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,444 miles

n/s front tyre on limit on outer edge

n/s rear leaf spring slightly splayed

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 79,070 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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M30 WJO is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M30 WJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 WJO registered?

M30 WJO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is M30 WJO safe to buy?

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