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2965 JN

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

256,210 mi
Last recorded256,210 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2965 JN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 256,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 249,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 240,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 236,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 225,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 218,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 208,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 198,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 189,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 179,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 170,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 164,572 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 155,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 148,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 130,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 130,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 120,916 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 120,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,899 miles

diesel leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 99,591 miles

tested with 2 o/s rear seats taken out

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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2965 JN is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 2965 JN, 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 2965 JN registered?

2965 JN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is 2965 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2965 JN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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