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R102 DOX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,304 mi
Last recorded160,304 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 160,304 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

osf seat slightly loose

Pass 10 Feb 2014 159,175 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 157,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 157,188 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 152,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat hard to move backwards and forwards

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 135,744 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 125,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 115,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 87,608 miles

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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R102 DOX 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 90.9%.

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 R102 DOX, 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 R102 DOX registered?

R102 DOX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R102 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 DOX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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