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J55 KTS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,769 mi
Last recorded66,769 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 KTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 66,768 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,341 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 66,129 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,916 miles

near and offside rear tyre side walls age cracking slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

near and offside rear tyre side walls age cracking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,736 miles

near and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 61,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

near and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,210 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,209 miles

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

offside rear brakes slow to operate

rear brakes 44% imbalanced

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,201 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 37,037 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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J55 KTS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J55 KTS, 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 J55 KTS registered?

J55 KTS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is J55 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 KTS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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