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P142 TMY

1997 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,589 mi
Last recorded57,589 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 TMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 57,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Prop-shaft centre support bush deteriorated

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

coil spring corroded Front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,167 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,581 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 55,579 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 55,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,984 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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P142 TMY is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P142 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.

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What year was P142 TMY registered?

P142 TMY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P142 TMY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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