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H297 AAT

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,410 mi
Last recorded3,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 AAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 3,410 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2023 2,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 2,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 1,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 1,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 425 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over and lots of small repair patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 397 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

seat anchorage points have plates for additional support for both front seats

various parts of chassis outriggers and sills patch welded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing where welded advise replace (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose retaining split pin in castellated nut req (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working also lighting defect as other lights affected*** (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

seat anchorage points have plates for additional support for both front seats

various parts of chassis outriggers and sills patch welded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 371 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases f pipe cracked been welded blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading o f brake much lower than o/s rear investigate and rectify h/b readings ok (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing broken (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users panel which holds no plate all wood rotten (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users panel chalked up (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in propshaft centre bearing

n/s outer door handle very stiff to operate

various parts of chassis have been patch welded also surface corrosion on various parts of chassis

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,262 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,166 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 97,166 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,605 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 85,426 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 84,526 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arch corrosion

drivers seat insecure

ns and os floor corrosion

ns step corrosion

slight rear chassis corrosion both sides

Fail 15 Oct 2007 83,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arch corrosion

drivers seat insecure

ns and os floor corrosion

ns step corrosion

slight rear chassis corrosion both sides

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,276 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,591 miles

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

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

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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H297 AAT is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 H297 AAT, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H297 AAT is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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