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A14 MHG

1997 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,141 mi
Last recorded68,141 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,141 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 65,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body has been repaired

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,779 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both rear leaf springs

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Heavy undersea applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And associated spring turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And associated spring turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy underseal under vehicle and on all welding

Fail 4 Nov 2020 60,772 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front, replacement headlights maybe necessary (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Foot brake (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear , inner sill/leaf spring support mounting sopport panel or box section , AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner sill to floor , AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside section of front bumper , AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer rigger , 2 locations. AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside section of front bumper and suspension arm support mounting region. AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside step to floor, AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member, several locations. AS PER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both rear leaf springs

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Heavy undersea applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And associated spring turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And associated spring turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

Corrosion and hole to offside front bumper support/inner wing. Non load bearing and not within prescribed area

Corrosion to both front suspension arms, and associated spring turrets n/s borderline pass

Corrosion to rear leaf springs

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,547 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion and hole to offside front bumper support/inner wing. Non load bearing and not within prescribed area

Corrosion to both front suspension arms, and associated spring turrets

Corrosion to rear leaf springs

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image projection distorted, it would appear lens replacement maybe necessary (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,546 miles

Indicator switch inoperative All indicators inoperative during switch operation (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle Foot/service brake application /effort slow and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion and hole to offside front bumper support/inner wing. Non load bearing and not within prescribed area

Corrosion to both front suspension arms, and associated spring turrets

Corrosion to rear leaf springs

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image projection distorted, it would appear lens replacement maybe necessary (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,485 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to ply on inner edges

corrosion all under vehicle

grease to all brake pipes limiting inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2017 60,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outriggers, inner sills and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to ply on inner edges

corrosion all under vehicle

grease to all brake pipes limiting inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,009 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Corrosion to inner and outer sills both sides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

General all over corrosion to underside

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,732 miles

Corrosion to underside ofe vehicle, Grease applied to brake pipes, Inspection Limited

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 55,732 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated-Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by operation of main beam (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Rigger-Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to underside ofe vehicle, Grease applied to brake pipes, Inspection Limited

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,709 miles

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)

corrosion on vehicle on underside components

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,315 miles

Front discs inner face slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 51,314 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front discs inner face slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,279 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

corrosion to all wheel arches- borderline

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,599 miles

wear to both front tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,721 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven

movement in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 28 May 2008 47,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,602 miles

heavy corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 May 2006 38,149 miles

corrosion to both front flexi ferrules

corrosion to front suspension

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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A14 MHG is a 1997 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A14 MHG, 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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A14 MHG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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