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R105 SMJ

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,867 mi
Last recorded130,867 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 SMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 130,867 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 130,619 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 124,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 120,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 117,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 94,548 miles

O/S battery loose

back door and side door not opening

exhaust bracket loose on front pipe

front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

front tyres 185 14 rear tyres 195 14

wheel arches rough

Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

O/S battery loose

back door and side door not opening

exhaust bracket loose on front pipe

front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

front tyres 185 14 rear tyres 195 14

wheel arches rough

Pass 18 Jul 2006 87,252 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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R105 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R105 SMJ, 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 R105 SMJ registered?

R105 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R105 SMJ safe to buy?

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