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M3 KWF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,252 mi
Last recorded204,252 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 204,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside front wheel arch corroding

rear crossmember corroding

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2010 204,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside front wheel arch corroding

rear crossmember corroding

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2009 204,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode by strut mounting point

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2008 202,162 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear crossmember starting to corrode

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jan 2008 202,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear crossmember starting to corrode

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2007 196,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 196,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 194,061 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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M3 KWF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M3 KWF, 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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M3 KWF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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