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N17 ELK

1997 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 ELK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 102,052 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR CASSING NO SHARP EDGES (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 102,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR CASSING NO SHARP EDGES (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 100,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,137 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 100,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,540 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,946 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 8,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,535 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 74,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,257 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,480 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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N17 ELK is a 1997 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N17 ELK, 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 N17 ELK registered?

N17 ELK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is N17 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 ELK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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