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K13 ASF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

73,871 mi
Last recorded73,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ASF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 73,871 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

corrosion both front inner archs

corrosion both front inner sills

corrosion both mid inner sills

corrosion both rear inner sills

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,125 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion along both rear body edges

corrosion along offside body side edge

corrosion on both cab steps

offside rear body door, top hinge broken

Fail 9 Nov 2006 193,001 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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K13 ASF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K13 ASF, 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 K13 ASF registered?

K13 ASF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is K13 ASF safe to buy?

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