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M500 BSA

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,647 mi
Last recorded144,647 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 144,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 144,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 142,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 132,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014
Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 127,667 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,056 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 112,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 108,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 101,073 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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M500 BSA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M500 BSA, 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

How do I check the history of M500 BSA?

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What year was M500 BSA registered?

M500 BSA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is M500 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 BSA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 BSA have outstanding finance?

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