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K6 ETB

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,974 mi
Last recorded168,974 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 ETB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 168,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 166,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 163,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 159,240 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 159,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis/front crossmember at front subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 154,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 154,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,249 miles

Both rear leaf springs bushes are deteriorating

Corrosion to the nearside front wheel arch is nearing the limits

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING AREA HAS ADVANCED CORROSION THAT IS NEARING THE LIMIT

PROPSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY BADLY DETERIORATED

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Tail board has the nearside catch missing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,246 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear leaf springs bushes are deteriorating

Corrosion to the nearside front wheel arch is nearing the limits

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING AREA HAS ADVANCED CORROSION THAT IS NEARING THE LIMIT

PROPSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY BADLY DETERIORATED

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Tail board has the nearside catch missing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,039 miles

Front of nearside step/inner sill underfloor corroded away but just outside of prescribed area.(marked)

Nearside front inner wheel arch at thye top near suspension mounting point very corroded but not holed.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and nearing limit.

Nearside outer sill corroding.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE worn on inner edge and very close to limit.

Second propshaft mounting support completely unbonded and in very poor condition.

area around power steering resevoir very oily, suspect leak in that area.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front of nearside step/inner sill underfloor corroded away but just outside of prescribed area.(marked)

Nearside front inner wheel arch at thye top near suspension mounting point very corroded but not holed.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and nearing limit.

Nearside outer sill corroding.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE worn on inner edge and very close to limit.

Second propshaft mounting support completely unbonded and in very poor condition.

area around power steering resevoir very oily, suspect leak in that area.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,320 miles

Corossion has begun on the underside and body, in some places is nearing the limit

Engine is loosing oil

Front number plate is cracked

The body is damaged in various places

The front bumper is damaged

The o/s door mirror casing is missing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear inner tyres are perishing

Corossion has begun on the underside and body, in some places is nearing the limit

Engine is loosing oil

Front number plate is cracked

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

The body is damaged in various places

The front brake discs are worn and the pads are 2 3rds worn

The front bumper is damaged

The o/s door mirror casing is missing

The windscreen wipers are only just meeting the requirements

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,881 miles

corrosion to osr chassie

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,355 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 77,355 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,505 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,505 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,391 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,648 miles

offside and nearside rear spring bushes slightly worn

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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K6 ETB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K6 ETB, 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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K6 ETB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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