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P125 MKU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,812 mi
Last recorded163,812 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 163,812 miles

Nearside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 163,812 miles

Nearside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 155,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 155,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated not excessive

Pass 13 May 2009 148,714 miles

nearside rear handbrake reading a bit low

Fail 6 May 2008 142,057 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N S R Wheelarch corroded

O S F Panel dented

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 142,057 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N S R Wheelarch corroded

O S F Panel dented

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 136,365 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 136,361 miles

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

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 MKU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P125 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

P125 MKU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P125 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 MKU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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