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K8 YCK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,174 mi
Last recorded57,174 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 57,174 miles

Coolant below minimum mark

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Slight wetness around hub.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,321 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,663 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

offside front upper (non-obligatory) lamp inop

Pass 18 May 2011 50,754 miles

rear leaf springs, bushes starting to split

Fail 16 May 2011 50,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear leaf springs, bushes starting to split

Pass 17 May 2010 49,471 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,833 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 48,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,369 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,137 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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K8 YCK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K8 YCK, 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 K8 YCK registered?

K8 YCK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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