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1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,303 mi
Last recorded18,303 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 CPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 18,094 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 18,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excess corrosion within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Some advanced corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2020 18,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre badly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre badly perished and cracked. Appears close to exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some bind n/s/f wheel

Some corrosion to o/s/f inner wing and shock top mount.

Some side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket / mount o/s/f lower suspension arm (front most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Some advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s/f step sills

Fail 19 Jun 2019 17,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket / mount o/s/f lower suspension arm (front most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Some advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s/f step sills

Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,432 miles

leaf spring bushes poor

under body corrosion

center prop bearing bushes deterated

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,191 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated producing poor beam image

Indicator switch does not self cancel

Most suspension bushes perished in line with age of vehicle.

Nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper worn

O/S/R outer tyre badly perished and cracked. All rear tyres appear date stamped 2001. Would advise replacement.

Some advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f step inner sills

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f inner wings around top suspension mounts

Some surface corrosion to most brake and suspension components.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 13,187 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both headlamps deteriorated producing poor beam image

Indicator switch does not self cancel

Most suspension bushes perished in line with age of vehicle.

Nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper worn

O/S/R outer tyre badly perished and cracked. All rear tyres appear date stamped 2001. Would advise replacement.

Some advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f step inner sills

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f inner wings around top suspension mounts

Some surface corrosion to most brake and suspension components.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,172 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

All tyres perished and cracked due to age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion to exhaust

Some corrosion to front and rear springs

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,162 miles

Both front tyres perished and starting to crack

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 11,621 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Some play near side and off side front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

p/s belt pereshing

Fail 6 Mar 2008 10,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

p/s belt pereshing

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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650 CPG is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 650 CPG, 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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650 CPG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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