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BIG 3134

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,601 mi
Last recorded91,601 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3134
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,601 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis and body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,038 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier corroded weak (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

prop shaft bearing noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,718 miles

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

buck sides corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,664 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both light dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded & weak

rear buck drop side corroded & weak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,342 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear buck corroded & weak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,249 miles

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

front prop uj worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,294 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Park Brake Outer Casing Deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

propshaft centre bearings excessive wear

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,986 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,135 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,462 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 70,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,827 miles

various engine oil leaks.needs steam clean

Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various engine oil leaks.needs steam clean

Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,354 miles

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

Offside 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
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BIG 3134 is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BIG 3134, 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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What year was BIG 3134 registered?

BIG 3134 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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