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P870 JYC

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,921 mi
Last recorded175,921 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 175,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 175,896 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 166,858 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 166,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 158,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 149,148 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 144,059 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 140,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 140,687 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and minor weep at final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,414 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,741 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr outline marker not working.

nsr upper indicator not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,013 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 85,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,218 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,421 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,440 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 JYC 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 77.8%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

P870 JYC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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