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CYJ 958Y

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYJ 958Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 42,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both top marker lights not working

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2023 42,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both top marker lights not working

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2020 42,040 miles

Front Both steering king pins have slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Mirror glass is slightly damaged

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe is deteriorated, corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,446 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 41,446 miles

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

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system corrosion holes in pipe to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion starting

slight damage to n/s bump stop rubber

Fail 5 Jul 2018 38,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion starting

slight damage to n/s bump stop rubber

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion holes in both front inner wheel arches not within prescribed areas

general underside corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2017 37,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion holes in both front inner wheel arches not within prescribed areas

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,986 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 32,986 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,991 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis both sides rear starting to corrode

nearside front bump stop missing

slight lift and wear in both king pins

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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CYJ 958Y is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYJ 958Y, 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 CYJ 958Y registered?

CYJ 958Y is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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