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M3 WEO

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,726 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 69,653 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,773 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 67,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front High level marker lamp not working

Offside front door step corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,163 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,768 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,296 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear marker lamp mot working

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,204 miles

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS BUT SUSPECT LOW

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,618 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,213 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,327 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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M3 WEO is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M3 WEO, 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 M3 WEO registered?

M3 WEO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M3 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 WEO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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