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1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7603 BH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,988 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,119 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,205 miles

SILLS CORRODING +FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 7 Apr 2021 96,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

SILLS CORRODING +FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,062 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,299 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,799 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 44,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,273 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,765 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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7603 BH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 7603 BH, 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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7603 BH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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The MOT history for 7603 BH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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