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B9 ASB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,822 mi
Last recorded159,822 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ASB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 159,822 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 157,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 157,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,789 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF/OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 155,955 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR Inner Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 155,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2016 154,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 148,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 143,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 117,762 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 117,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 105,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,357 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 98,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 94,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,813 miles

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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B9 ASB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B9 ASB, 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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What year was B9 ASB registered?

B9 ASB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B9 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 ASB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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