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E67 HES

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE67 HES
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 43,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Ferrule and banjo assembly excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads appear to be excessively worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake piping front to rear is heavily covered in grease or other products making meaningful inspection impractical "Given the age of the vehicle it is advised that all such coating is removed and the pipework inspected" (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions test abandoned due to risk of damage to test equipment " Excessively high readings"

Exhaust system fouling body / heat shielding above rear axle

NSR reflector covered / repaired with red reflective tape which "MAY" not meet required retro reflective standards.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and banjo assembly significantly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flexi brake pipe degrading and ferrules significantly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake piping on axle covered in grease or other products, however where coating is damaged it is clear that significant corrosion has taken hold on the pipework. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 42,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,082 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 36,082 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 36,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,441 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 33,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 33,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 33,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,676 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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E67 HES is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 E67 HES, 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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E67 HES is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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