CarVerify

Free Car Check

123 CD

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration123 CD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 55,683 miles

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

Drive belt missing

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 55,868 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Tipper bed edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive belt missing

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 54,958 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 54,958 miles

Front Lower Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 54,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 54,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,082 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 53,978 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,756 miles

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hose furrules corroded

Both nearside & offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Both nearside & offside metal brake pipes corroded

Central Rear Leaf spring rear shackle bush starting to unbond

Corrosion to drivers sill step & outer sill below sill step.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight roughness in rotation

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged but not showing incorrect light sources

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,560 miles

Front both front metal brake pipes coroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,559 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front both front metal brake pipes coroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,093 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking on tread and sidewall {inner}

N/S/F Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

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

Towbar 7 pin socket damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking on tread and sidewall {inner}

N/S/F Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

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

Towbar 7 pin socket damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,278 miles

parking brake only just met required park brake efficiency

Fail 23 May 2014 52,278 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front indicator lense repaired by tape.

o/s h/lamp beam image poor

Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front indicator lense repaired by tape.

o/s h/lamp beam image poor

Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,614 miles

n/s front flasher lense repaired with tape

Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,587 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front flasher lense repaired with tape

side panels on beb of truck as slight jagged edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,557 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 49,556 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

123 CD 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 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 123 CD, 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

How do I check the history of 123 CD?

You can check the full history of 123 CD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 123 CD registered?

123 CD is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is 123 CD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 CD shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 123 CD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 123 CD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.