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P104 OPO

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,123 mi
Last recorded106,123 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 OPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 93,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 87,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 78,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,393 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,429 miles

wheel arches rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,788 miles

all wheel arches rusting

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,567 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 45,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,797 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 33,919 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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P104 OPO is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P104 OPO, 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 P104 OPO registered?

P104 OPO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P104 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 OPO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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