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A4 AEH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

177,636 mi
Last recorded177,636 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 177,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 176,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 175,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 174,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 173,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 172,376 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 172,376 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 171,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 171,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 169,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 168,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 166,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 163,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 161,149 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 159,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 157,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 155,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 153,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 152,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 150,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 147,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 140,764 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 140,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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A4 AEH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A4 AEH, 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 A4 AEH registered?

A4 AEH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is A4 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 AEH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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