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P845 UGS

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 UGS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS FLEXI ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR POST / PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 54,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS FLEXI ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR POST / PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 53,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust downpipe blowing in 2 places - becoming excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 52,685 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - metal part of flexi brake hose corroded - not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of pipe leading from load valve to rear axle flexible hose rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,626 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,625 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,948 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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P845 UGS is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P845 UGS, 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 P845 UGS registered?

P845 UGS is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P845 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P845 UGS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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