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P141 GNN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 GNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 114,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 113,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 112,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe...... (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front on bulkhead........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose........ (4.13 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill........

Fail 20 Nov 2020 109,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on hose........ (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on hose........ (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front on bulkhead........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose........ (4.13 (a) (i))

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

rear propshaft centre mounting worn........

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill........

Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

propshaft centre mounting is worn.......

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill........

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front........ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

propshaft centre mounting is worn........

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill........

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,613 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,611 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 92,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2014 91,064 miles

Oil leak on rear differential

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 84,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 40,553 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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P141 GNN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P141 GNN, 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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P141 GNN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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