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P115 MOK

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 MOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 134,676 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 132,373 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 130,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn from the outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2021 124,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 122,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 122,151 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,944 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,585 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,357 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,842 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 108,820 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 103,702 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 99,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 80,043 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P115 MOK is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P115 MOK, 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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P115 MOK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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