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K555 FNY

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

51,307 mi
Last recorded51,307 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 FNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,499 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,919 miles

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

advise back axcle slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight cloudy

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,342 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on under side of van (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis by rear spring hanger rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 8 Jun 2021 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel above front arm / subframe mounting hole ( has been chalked up but not repared) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL 4 TYRES ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on under side of van (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis by rear spring hanger rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,657 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 40,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,515 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 34,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,661 miles

o/s + n/s front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 33,660 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

o/s + n/s front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rust hole in n/s/f wheel arch inside door shut.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 33,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rust hole in n/s/f wheel arch inside door shut.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,277 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,031 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 30,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2nd Battery leaking acid

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

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

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

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,415 miles

Both front slight perishing on sidewalls

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,016 miles

Both front brake flexible hose metal pipes getting corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,378 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K555 FNY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 K555 FNY, 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 K555 FNY registered?

K555 FNY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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The MOT history for K555 FNY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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