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G4 PBF

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,515 mi
Last recorded117,515 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 PBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 117,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 115,695 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 115,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,295 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,044 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 113,044 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear chassis corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside doorsteps corroded not exsesive

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,513 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,470 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,660 miles

o/s/front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,565 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on limit

Fail 11 Apr 2008 62,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on limit

Pass 25 May 2007 53,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 44,436 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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G4 PBF is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G4 PBF, 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 G4 PBF registered?

G4 PBF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is G4 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 PBF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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