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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc

K97 AOBMOT history

K97 AOB is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 4 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 26,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
26,781 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 AOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 AOB was last recorded at 26,781 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2017: 22,572 miles, lower than 24,785 miles on 15 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,762 miles · 11 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 26,781 miles
  • 2021 – 26,762 miles
  • 2019 – 26,570 miles
  • 2018 – 26,544 miles
  • 2017 – 22,572 miles
  • 2016 – 24,785 miles
  • 2015 – 23,234 miles
  • 2014 – 22,779 miles
  • 2013 – 21,477 miles
  • 2011 – 19,590 miles
  • 2010 – 17,346 miles
  • 2009 – 15,183 miles
  • 2008 – 15,005 miles
  • 2007 – 13,327 miles
  • 2006 – 11,583 miles
  • 2005 – 7,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,781 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also various previous repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front and offside inner steps corroded and inner sill s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front and offside strut tops stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,781 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,781 miles
    Test number
    256574839799
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also various previous repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass26,762 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    999120302614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside inner steps corroded and inner sill s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside strut tops stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed through out under side

  3. Fail26,757 miles (+187)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    277153720307
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside inner steps corroded and inner sill s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside strut tops stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed through out under side

  4. Pass26,570 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    240460809917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHole o/s inner wing not within 300 of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryHole o/s step not within 300 of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been repaired and undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion

  5. Pass26,544 miles (+3,972)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    830575038803
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under steps fully undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow eye covered in product not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis sections covered in a product not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip outside zone a

  6. Pass22,572 miles (-2,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    721692935011
    • AdvisoryHole n/s step not within 300
    • AdvisoryHole o/s step not within 300
    • AdvisoryVehicle as been repaired and undersealed

  7. Pass24,785 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,785 miles
    Test number
    658657830794
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion various repairs throughout undersealed not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades

  8. Pass23,234 miles (+455)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    349944205479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront lights dimm

  9. Pass22,779 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,779 miles
    Test number
    777410434245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail22,763 miles (+1,286)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    899757014262
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass21,477 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,477 miles
    Test number
    887431223231
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail21,471 miles (+1,881)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,471 miles
    Test number
    877655113290
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass19,590 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    698119711368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,346 miles
    Test number
    703880520362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,346 miles (+2,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,346 miles
    Test number
    704028500390
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  16. Pass15,183 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,183 miles
    Test number
    560250119357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,180 miles (+175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,180 miles
    Test number
    384618509378
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass15,005 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,005 miles
    Test number
    842617768256
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front body mounting bolts loose

  19. Fail15,003 miles (+1,676)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,003 miles
    Test number
    823116158292
    • FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front body mounting bolts loose

  20. Pass13,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,327 miles
    Test number
    441132427233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,327 miles (+1,744)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,327 miles
    Test number
    220351727203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass11,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,583 miles
    Test number
    932411026273
    • NoteAs tested on the 09/08/2006

  23. Fail11,583 miles (+3,811)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,583 miles
    Test number
    833741326281
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  24. Pass7,772 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    7,772 miles
    Test number
    444361925286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNs rear spring rear bush weak

Questions about K97 AOB

Does K97 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K97 AOB expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K97 AOB?
The MOT on K97 AOB expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K97 AOB done?
K97 AOB was recorded at 26,781 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
Has K97 AOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 AOB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K97 AOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K97 AOB find?
K97 AOB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout, and 1 more.

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