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N13 KFW

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,787 mi
Last recorded61,787 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 KFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 61,787 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,443 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside mirror cracked but not affecting drivers view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch crroded

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch crroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure spar fitted (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch crroded

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch crroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,144 miles

OSF tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,055 miles

OSF tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,347 miles

Front number plate slightly detiorated.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,053 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 28,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 28,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N13 KFW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N13 KFW, 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 N13 KFW registered?

N13 KFW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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