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M21 CNK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

69,216 mi
Last recorded69,216 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 CNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 69,216 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 59,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 marked yellow front and rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 57,585 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,285 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 55,429 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar trailer socket wiring disconnected

Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar trailer socket wiring disconnected

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R DOOR BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE LOW AND O/S/F TYRE

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/R DOOR BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,840 miles

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

1. Front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. n/s front tyre wearong on edges. 3. o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 4. Front number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,892 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,055 miles

n/s front brake hose becoming perished.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,010 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,002 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,941 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,571 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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M21 CNK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M21 CNK, 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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M21 CNK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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