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A1 KEU

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,063 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 305,407 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

chassis corroded not within prescribed area

nearside inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas

nearside inner step sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2016 305,405 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear leaf spring front mount chalked area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

chassis corroded not within prescribed area

nearside inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas

nearside inner step sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2015 304,799 miles

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

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

both front inner wheel arches to steps corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 304,799 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches to steps corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 300,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 300,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 295,605 miles

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

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

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

nearside sill top corroded not in presribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2013 295,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

both front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

nearside sill top corroded not in presribed area

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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A1 KEU is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A1 KEU, 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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A1 KEU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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