1997 Ford Flat BED 2.5L Diesel · R190 AAU
1997 Ford Flat BED (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 143,046 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FLAT BED
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
R190 AAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R190 AAU Mileage History
- 15/06/2022143,035 mi
- 17/12/2024143,046 mi+11 mi
- 17/12/2024143,046 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R190 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Flat Bed (R190 AAU) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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