MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust rubber mount broken
centre propshaft mounting collapsed
nearside headlamop slightly diffused
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust rubber mount broken
centre propshaft mounting collapsed
nearside headlamop slightly diffused
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
offside rear floor to inner wing split
Battery insecure
Both rear bumper end caps missing.
Coolant level low.
Engine oil low.
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Both rear bumper end caps missing.
Coolant level low.
Engine oil low.
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear arch taped over
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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P123 UGT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P123 UGT, 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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P123 UGT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 1997.
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