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450 DXF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 DXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,556 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms and springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery defective

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not cheeked

n/s and o/s front inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill surface corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper marker light dim

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,896 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front upper shocker mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion all over

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,446 miles

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2020 71,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,381 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper maker light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside outer sill panel corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside battery live terminal has an uninsulated clip attached, likely to short on bodywork

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,689 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,817 miles

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

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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450 DXF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 450 DXF, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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450 DXF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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