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H6 BBE

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,114 mi
Last recorded146,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 BBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 146,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber housing worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Moisture on brake back plate.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel above chassis leg in engine bay. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ((( Borderline ))) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Moisture on brake back plate.

Offside Rear Poor hand brake performance.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,317 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting bush slight movement

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 138,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top bush excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting bush slight movement

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 130,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed behind and below headlamp . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch above subframe mounting is corroded and borderline . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine rear main area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar has broken off . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 123,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 117,239 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 108,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 108,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 105,219 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General light corrosion to underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area behind swinging shackle heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 105,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box section behind swinging shackle holed and corroded, also taking in perscribed area for towbar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General light corrosion to underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area behind swinging shackle heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 102,356 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 97,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi loose.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,813 miles

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

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

slight seapage from diesel spill pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,691 miles

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,218 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 60,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,558 miles

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

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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H6 BBE is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 H6 BBE, 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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H6 BBE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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