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M4 FLK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,069 mi
Last recorded189,069 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 FLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 189,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r plastic corner missing off bumper

n/s/r tyre showing deteriation

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Nov 2010 182,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front discs worn

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 175,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f tyre showing deteriation

n/s/r bumper plastic cover missing

o/s/f sill showing damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (strong advise)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 175,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f tyre showing deteriation

n/s/r bumper plastic cover missing

o/s/f sill showing damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (strong advise)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 165,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f tyre wall showing deteriation also wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 165,897 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f tyre wall showing deteriation also wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2007 161,887 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Feb 2007 161,887 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Oct 2006 161,887 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Sep 2005 158,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M4 FLK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M4 FLK, 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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M4 FLK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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