CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJZ 610

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

61,512 mi
Last recorded61,512 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 610
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,512 miles

general underside corrosion to rear

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,751 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EML light on

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,714 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just Infront Of Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 60,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 59,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,331 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 59,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both pipes from steering rack (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,701 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished / old

power steering pipes oily

Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished / old

power steering pipes oily

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,126 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s headlight lens broken

Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,126 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s headlight lens broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,081 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,452 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,728 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all rear spring eye bushes perished and worn but no excessive free play at pins

brake pipes sound but starting to corroded

corrosion to lower arms but no holes

exhaust mounting at gearbox crossmember missing but not affecting security

passenger seat rocks but still secure

slight marking to windscreen but doesnt affect view of road

viscous hub (cooling fan) loose

Fail 8 Apr 2010 37,116 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all rear spring eye bushes perished and worn but no excessive free play at pins

both front wiper blades ripped but still clear screen ok

brake pipes sound but starting to corroded

corrosion to lower arms but no holes

exhaust mounting at gearbox crossmember missing but not affecting security

front brake pads appear low but cant be measured - also pad backing detached

handbrake lever feels stiff in operation

passenger seat rocks but still secure

slight marking to windscreen but doesnt affect view of road

viscous hub (cooling fan) loose

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,762 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 29,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,516 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJZ 610 is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 KJZ 610, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJZ 610?

You can check the full history of KJZ 610 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJZ 610 registered?

KJZ 610 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KJZ 610 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJZ 610 shows 32 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJZ 610 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJZ 610. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.