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P117 MOK

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,542 mi
Last recorded99,542 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 MOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting and offside front shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and nearside front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front and nearside front bumper brackets corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 98,794 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and underinflated

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 3rd from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

most steering and suspension components slightly corroded

rear light panel corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,787 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and underinflated

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 3rd from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

most steering and suspension components slightly corroded

rear light panel corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 3rd from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front bumper metal brackets corroded but bumper still secure

Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,515 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing housing fractured bearing housing bracket excessively corroded (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 3rd from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front bumper metal brackets corroded but bumper still secure

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,195 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 97,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 96,776 miles

drivers seat rough

Fail 9 May 2019 96,776 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings beside shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat rough

Pass 4 May 2018 96,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing well worn ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,076 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step within (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at front of rear springs (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Front step holed

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,075 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded between spring mounts

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer/undersill and step (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded between spring mounts

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,731 miles

Offside Front step holed

Offside Rear Outer chassis corroded between spring mounts

centre prop mount area corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,697 miles

Brake pivot locking device missing handbrake cable (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front step holed

Offside Rear Outer chassis corroded between spring mounts

centre prop mount area corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

crack in front number plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

crack in front number plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,775 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat ripped

nearside doorstep holed

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,775 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat ripped

nearside doorstep holed

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,530 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,007 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chip in screen outside sweep

Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chip in screen outside sweep

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

chip in screen outside wiper sweeps

crack in front number plate

front wings slight corrosion

nail in offside rear inner tyre

offside front step/undersill holed

propshaft bearing member corroded

rear lightboard on offside holed/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,880 miles

front wheel arches scabby

Fail 9 Feb 2009 75,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wheel arches scabby

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,696 miles

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

chip in unswept area of screen

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front understep holed

Fail 10 Feb 2006 68,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside front understep holed

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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P117 MOK is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P117 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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P117 MOK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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