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GIW 5731

1998 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 5731
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 143,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 140,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 138,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 134,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front general corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NFS/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 132,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 132,879 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,413 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 112,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 105,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,231 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 140,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 139,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 139,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 133,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 133,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 125,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 107,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 95,857 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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GIW 5731 is a 1998 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GIW 5731, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIW 5731 registered?

GIW 5731 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is GIW 5731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIW 5731 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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