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P125 HVN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 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

RegistrationP125 HVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 58,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,401 miles

Age related corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust at flexi area - corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked at o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 53,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing - above wheel. top mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember holed and corroded at o/s corner -lower suspension prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust at flexi area - corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked at o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 52,119 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 52,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 50,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 50,907 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,949 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,819 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,894 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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P125 HVN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P125 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P125 HVN registered?

P125 HVN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P125 HVN safe to buy?

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