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P870 AWX

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 AWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,133 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both ( mainly o/s ) (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,105 miles

Nearside door wing mirror glass damaged

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,367 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,116 miles

both front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,549 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,627 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,172 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,453 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advise offside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,764 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,764 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,992 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,762 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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P870 AWX is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P870 AWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P870 AWX registered?

P870 AWX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P870 AWX safe to buy?

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