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ONH 18Y

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,045 mi
Last recorded125,045 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONH 18Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,960 miles

All four tyres worn

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,981 miles

Nearside door step holed but not near a prescrided area

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2019 108,973 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door step holed but not near a prescrided area

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,460 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2018 108,438 miles

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

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

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

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2016 106,534 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 106,534 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,848 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 99,848 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,640 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,181 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,299 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 80,299 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,517 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 71,517 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,463 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 54,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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ONH 18Y 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 64%.

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 ONH 18Y, 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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ONH 18Y is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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