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P500 SER

1998 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,948 mi
Last recorded218,948 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 SER
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 218,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 216,715 miles

Brake pedal soft

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 215,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 214,480 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubbers perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 214,463 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubbers perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 213,136 miles

all of underneath of van freshly undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2022 213,131 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all of underneath of van freshly undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2021 211,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SILLS COVERED IN SPRAY SEALER

Pass 2 Sep 2020 210,763 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills and complete underside heavily covered in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2020 210,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills and complete underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2019 208,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 206,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 206,598 miles

Offside Front brake 'dragging' slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2015 206,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 206,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 204,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 204,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 201,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 201,685 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 200,087 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 197,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 191,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 191,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 191,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Oct 2008 173,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 157,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 141,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 141,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P500 SER is a 1998 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 P500 SER, 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 28 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 P500 SER registered?

P500 SER is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P500 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 SER shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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