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R114 KSG

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,849 mi
Last recorded103,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 KSG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,849 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Drive belts deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside sliding door holed

Offside front and rear sills corroded

Oil leake from engine

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar "D" bush

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,890 miles

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

Both sides front inner wings/wheel arches, nearside front crossmember, all wheel arches and both sides rear crossmember all corroded.

Ignition barrel damaged

Nearside rear parking brake effort less than usual for a vehicle of this type

Offside rear brake pipe greased

Fail 17 May 2010 102,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Both sides front inner wings/inner wheel arches,nearside front crossmember and both sides front and rear wheel arches all corroded.

Ignition barrel damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake pipe greased

Offside rear sidelamp slightly dull

Offside rear stop lamp slightly dull

Pass 14 May 2009 998,792 miles

Both sides front and both sides rear wheel arches corroded

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Only drivers seat and one passenger rear seat fitted at time of re-test

Fail 7 May 2009 99,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Both sides front and both sides rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,693 miles

Brake pedal anti slip deteriorated.

Fronr and rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Offside rear door lower section corroded.

Six passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Vehicle underside undersealed.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2007 94,439 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 94,430 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Both sides front and both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Both sides front tyres worn

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,162 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 92,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R114 KSG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R114 KSG, 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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R114 KSG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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