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MHZ 8053

1998 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 8053
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 125,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion around top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion around top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside revers light inop

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre tail pipe to rear silencer porous

front rear axle incorrect rated tyres fitted

front rear tyres slight projecting w/arches

Fail 5 Apr 2019 111,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside revers light inop

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front rear tyres incorrect rated fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

tyres protruding outside of wheel arches

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,847 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,325 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,873 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,959 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,125 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 80,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,965 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to split at end

rear registration plate deteriorating, but unlikely to be misread

Fail 27 Nov 2007 72,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split at end

rear registration plate deteriorating, but unlikely to be misread

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,802 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 64,023 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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MHZ 8053 is a 1998 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MHZ 8053, 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 MHZ 8053 registered?

MHZ 8053 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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