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P138 TMY

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 TMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 54,320 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Apr 2025 53,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,543 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,577 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 39,577 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,941 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,793 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 29,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P138 TMY is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P138 TMY, 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 P138 TMY registered?

P138 TMY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P138 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 TMY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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