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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

P173 UGTMOT history

P173 UGT is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

P173 UGT white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,381 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 UGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 UGT was last recorded at 108,381 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,376 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,381 miles
  • 2025 – 108,126 miles
  • 2023 – 107,870 miles
  • 2022 – 107,442 miles
  • 2021 – 106,824 miles
  • 2019 – 105,940 miles
  • 2018 – 104,950 miles
  • 2017 – 104,504 miles
  • 2016 – 103,347 miles
  • 2008 – 101,769 miles
  • 2007 – 100,523 miles
  • 2006 – 98,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,381 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,381 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    937862617328
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,376 miles (+250)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,376 miles
    Test number
    453759703623
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass108,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    268456108383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,126 miles (+256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    252718217753
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass107,870 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,870 miles
    Test number
    364899818925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,442 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    483479785021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,824 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    994637912910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,940 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    784105443352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,950 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,950 miles
    Test number
    965274893270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,504 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,504 miles
    Test number
    999906374998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,347 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    543913617791
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass103,315 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    988152397024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail103,310 miles (+1,541)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    501410615878
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass101,769 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    823594398159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,523 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    442227827215
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking up

  16. Pass100,523 miles (+119)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    524027727288
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking up

  17. Fail100,404 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,404 miles
    Test number
    154245567049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion appearing on the underside of the o/s/f shock absorber mounting not yet failable check in the near future

  18. Pass100,404 miles (+2,194)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,404 miles
    Test number
    462995867091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion appearing on the underside of the o/s/f shock absorber mounting not yet failable check in the near future

  19. Pass98,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    474976696011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,210 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    810646496068
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about P173 UGT

Does P173 UGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P173 UGT is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P173 UGT?
The MOT on P173 UGT is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P173 UGT done?
P173 UGT was recorded at 108,381 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 502 miles a year.
Has P173 UGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 UGT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on P173 UGT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P173 UGT find?
P173 UGT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central prop shaft bearing has slight play.

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