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OIL 2104

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2104
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,986 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,840 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,222 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 77,584 miles

Near side rear inner tyre flat.

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,584 miles

Near side rear inner tyre flat.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,569 miles

Both front brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Hand brake lever travel near to limit.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,566 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Hand brake lever travel near to limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,424 miles

Amber beacon on roof, nearside bulb inop.

Nearside and offside front brake hose metal sections corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 82,691 miles

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

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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OIL 2104 is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OIL 2104, 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 OIL 2104 registered?

OIL 2104 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is OIL 2104 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 2104 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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