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P101 SLG

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 SLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 89,209 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 89,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff bearings noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,757 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,401 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

brake fluid leak at offside rear wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,701 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,307 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Gaiter also torn (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Prop shaft front and rear support bearings excessively worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,202 miles

prop-shaft mount bearing worn

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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P101 SLG 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 P101 SLG, 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 P101 SLG registered?

P101 SLG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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