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P124 CTT

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,557 mi
Last recorded100,557 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 CTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,557 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 100,557 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 181,805 miles

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

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

oil leek

Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,557 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leek

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,557 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 100,557 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,255 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,337 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 95,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,532 miles

Centre Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,879 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 71,879 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,923 miles

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

Nearside Steering component which is fixed to the vehicle structure is loose (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

front windsceen slightly damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2007 66,923 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front winscreen chipped

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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P124 CTT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P124 CTT, 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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P124 CTT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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