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BLZ 6148

1997 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 6148
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 131,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 121,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 102,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 102,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

prop-shaft centre bearing worn.

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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BLZ 6148 is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BLZ 6148, 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 BLZ 6148 registered?

BLZ 6148 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 6148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 6148 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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