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BRZ 2982

1997 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 2982
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 117,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 117,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 117,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 115,823 miles

backlash in prop

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust slight blow at manifold

front brake disks corroding

front slam panel corroding

front subframe corroding significantly

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

nearside and offside front headlight lens deteriorating

nearside and offside front under bonnet inner wing corroding

nearside and offside inner step corroding

nearside and offside rear spring eyelet and body bushes perishing

nearside front seat belt webbing damaged but not significantly enough to compromise belt operation

nearside rear leaf spring 2nd to lower leaf end section missing but not compromising effectiveness or spring security

slight oil leak on engine and power steering

under bonnet battery loose but not likely to fall from carrier

Fail 30 Jun 2019 115,810 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front and rear prop section bolt and fork loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside front inner arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

backlash in prop

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust slight blow at manifold

front brake disks corroding

front slam panel corroding

front subframe corroding significantly

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

nearside and offside front headlight lens deteriorating

nearside and offside front under bonnet inner wing corroding

nearside and offside inner step corroding

nearside and offside rear spring eyelet and body bushes perishing

nearside front seat belt webbing damaged but not significantly enough to compromise belt operation

nearside rear leaf spring 2nd to lower leaf end section missing but not compromising effectiveness or spring security

slight oil leak on engine and power steering

under bonnet battery loose but not likely to fall from carrier

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,344 miles

exhaust system severley corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working inner light (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system severley corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,188 miles

Electrical wiring insecure At rear (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Extensive corrosion in subframe and shock. Absorber mountings

Shock absorbers function poor

Wiring from battery not fused and poorly secured

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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BRZ 2982 is a 1997 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRZ 2982, 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 BRZ 2982 registered?

BRZ 2982 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is BRZ 2982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 2982 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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