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B19 DNY

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,288 mi
Last recorded163,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 163,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 162,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 162,574 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 160,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 160,230 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 157,499 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 155,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 146,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 137,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 136,370 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 134,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 134,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 133,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 130,225 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 127,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 124,474 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 124,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 122,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 119,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 116,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 113,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 111,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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B19 DNY is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B19 DNY, 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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B19 DNY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for B19 DNY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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