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SPR 40D

1997 Ford GT

Silver Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,960 mi
Last recorded5,960 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford GT29,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPR 40D
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 5,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 5,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm rear mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 5,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 5,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 5,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 5,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 5,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,153 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 5,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Oct 2012 5,131 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 5,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

hanbrake linkeage fouling coolant pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,959 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,803 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 4,395 miles

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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SPR 40D is a 1997 Ford GT in Silver with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 29,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPR 40D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 29 years old, this Ford GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPR 40D registered?

SPR 40D is a 1997 Ford GT, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SPR 40D safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPR 40D shows 14 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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