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P143 KJN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,332 mi
Last recorded69,332 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,842 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 67,824 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure bearing insecure in its housing rubber perished (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction damaged within the wiper sweep (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion near side front wheel arch

Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight corrosion near side front wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,880 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion off side step

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,525 miles

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

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

slight corrosion off side step

Pass 29 Jul 2012 57,373 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 54,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 52,522 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,792 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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P143 KJN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P143 KJN, 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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P143 KJN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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