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LCZ 7134

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,089 mi
Last recorded106,089 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 7134
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,601 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both image just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

propshaft gaiter gaiter split

Fail 20 Feb 2024 105,588 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both image just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

propshaft gaiter gaiter split

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,665 miles

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

Central prop shaft rubber bearing worn and boot split

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side / under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,586 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at top, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,197 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, at top. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, at top. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,646 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,588 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,318 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,319 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,458 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 41,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,550 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
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LCZ 7134 is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCZ 7134, 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 LCZ 7134 registered?

LCZ 7134 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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