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ADE 429A

1997 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,986 mi
Last recorded172,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 429A
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 172,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 172,356 miles

customised

Fail 21 Feb 2013 167,399 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 167,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 165,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 164,020 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 163,036 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wheel arches corroded, and have been covered with tape

Pass 26 Oct 2007 162,060 miles

front wheel arches are corroded with sharp edges. Though covered with tape at time of test.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 162,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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ADE 429A is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ADE 429A, 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 ADE 429A registered?

ADE 429A is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is ADE 429A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADE 429A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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