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PH 775

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,737 mi
Last recorded150,737 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH 775
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 150,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 148,880 miles

Heavily under sealed underneath

Underbody corrosion

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2024 146,683 miles

condition of bodywork

corrosion front chassis rails

corrosion rear chassis rails BORDERLINE

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,677 miles

exhaust blow

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,214 miles

Heavily under sealed underneath

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front bind on brakes

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 15 May 2019 135,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 135,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 133,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sturt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 133,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sturt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 132,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,269 miles

both rear floor to sills

brake pipes greased

corrosion on both front top shocker mountings

diff oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 123,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 120,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 117,428 miles

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

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

rear brake application nearside slow

Fail 29 Apr 2011 117,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside rear due to bind

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,555 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

corrosion to offside front step

rear brake application offside slow borderline !!!!

slight brake bind nearside rear borderline

Pass 9 Apr 2009 110,948 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 110,920 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 108,246 miles

Corosion to both front brake hose ferrules

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

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

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

Slight wear to nearside front tyre inside edge

Fail 29 Mar 2008 108,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corosion to both front brake hose ferrules

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

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

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

Slight wear to nearside front tyre inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 103,262 miles

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

General corosion throughout underbody

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,341 miles

Corosion to brake pipe from loadvalve to flexi

Corosion to main brake pipe to loadvalve

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

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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PH 775 is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PH 775, 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 PH 775 registered?

PH 775 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for PH 775 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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