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P482 BCP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,388 mi
Last recorded171,388 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 BCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 171,388 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside outersill corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2012 171,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside outersill corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 160,047 miles

offside front wheel arc corroding

centre chassis rails corroding

Battery insecure

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2011 160,047 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

centre chassis rails corroding

offside front wheel arc corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2010 156,908 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 156,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 153,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 153,904 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 153,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

o/s/r light lens holed at top

oil leak at diff pinion seal

slight play in hand brake pivot

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2006 146,598 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 146,598 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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P482 BCP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P482 BCP, 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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P482 BCP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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