MOT Status
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51,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise back axcle slight oil leak
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s + n/s front brake discs corroded
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
o/s + n/s front brake discs corroded
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.
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.
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)
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
Both front slight perishing on sidewalls
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front brake flexible hose metal pipes getting corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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K555 FNY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 1998.
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