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K4 GBA

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,738 mi
Last recorded71,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 GBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,738 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 71,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 67,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,719 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,960 miles

offside front tyre cut on tread no cords showing

Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand!further inspection required!

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,071 miles

advise nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand!further inspection required!

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,493 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 41,488 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,810 miles

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,200 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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K4 GBA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K4 GBA, 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 K4 GBA registered?

K4 GBA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is K4 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 GBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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