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ExpiredMileage
186,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Body mounting fixings insecure Body insecure on fixings (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer front to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member near toolbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member near light board insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Body panel likely to become detached Slam panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine noisey
front registration plate getting deteriorated
offside front inner wing rusted
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front steps holed badly at front
engine noisey
front registration plate getting deteriorated
offside front inner wing rusted
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
both front doors rotted at bottom
n/s front headlamp slightly blurry
o/s and n/s front bumper mounting areas corroded
o/s and n/s step holed under
o/s front door mirror body damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
both front doors rotted at bottom
n/s front headlamp slightly blurry
o/s and n/s front bumper mounting areas corroded
o/s and n/s step holed under
o/s front door mirror body damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine smokey when cold
n/s front top cab light out
n/s step holed under at front
o/s front inner wing rotted and holed
o/s rear spring front mount strengthening plate geting rusted
o/s step holed under at front
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
engine smokey when cold
n/s front top cab light out
n/s step holed under at front
o/s front inner wing rotted and holed
o/s rear spring front mount strengthening plate geting rusted
o/s step holed under at front
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front cab top marker lamps not working
both front metal brake discs rusted and pitted
n/s rear outer tyre side wall perished
o/s door mirror cover broken
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front cab top marker lamps not working
both front metal brake discs rusted and pitted
handbrake lever pivot bolt turn with handbrake
handbrake rod guide bracket broken
n/s rear outer tyre side wall perished
o/s door mirror cover broken
o/s step holed at front and corroded and weak
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front flexy brake hose metal ends rusted
n/s and o/s cab rear floor geting rusted and weak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
running lights rear not fixed to body off side front not working
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R116 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 R116 DOB, 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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R116 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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