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ODR 530

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,285 mi
Last recorded82,285 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODR 530
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres 4mm and cracking

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres 4mm and cracking

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,069 miles

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

Nearside outersill corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

previous repairs and underseal,under body corrosion

propshaft centre mount worn

Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside outersill corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

previous repairs and underseal,under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,073 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,073 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches corroded

front suspension parts corroded

offside front tyre cracking

previous repairs and underseal

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,535 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

previous repairs and underseal

under body corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches corroded

front suspension parts corroded

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,553 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four wheel arches repaired

underbody corosion

Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,552 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four wheel arches repaired

underbody corosion

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,734 miles

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

Slight corrosion in N/S/F wheel arch & inner wing

Slight damage to O/S/R door top hinge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion in N/S/F wheel arch & inner wing

Slight damage to O/S/R door top hinge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,983 miles

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,318 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,311 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,638 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,637 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ODR 530 is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODR 530, 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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ODR 530 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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