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Q504ABL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ504ABL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,504 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,384 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside front floors

front wheel arch corroded

general corrosion on underbody

o/s headlamp milky

offside front inner arch corroded

rear box section corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2015 96,384 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

front wheel arch corroded

general corrosion on underbody

o/s headlamp milky

offside front inner arch corroded

rear box section corroded

corrosion on nearside and offside front floors

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s h/lamp lens holed

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,558 miles

o/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 93,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,631 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 May 2008 92,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2007 92,085 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 92,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 24 May 2006 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 24 May 2006 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside headlight lens cracked

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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Q504ABL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Q504ABL, 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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Q504ABL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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