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MKZ 9928

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,960 mi
Last recorded147,960 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 9928
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 147,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 147,148 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 147,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member/spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 145,591 miles

Offside Front inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 144,916 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 144,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,888 miles

vehicle understructure showing corrosion / extensive welding been done

Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,888 miles

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

vehicle understructure showing corrosion / extensive welding been done

Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,920 miles

waxoyled to underside

Fail 29 Apr 2015 143,909 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 139,852 miles

corrosion front and rear sills plus rear all outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2013 139,821 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 139,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 132,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 124,367 miles

Oil leak

heavily wax oiled underbody

Pass 25 Jun 2010 123,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,107 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 108,107 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 98,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 98,721 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006

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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MKZ 9928 is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MKZ 9928, 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 MKZ 9928 registered?

MKZ 9928 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for MKZ 9928 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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