MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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vehicle has had extensive welding work done in my opinion it is in an advanced state of corrossion
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre bearing unserviceble
foot brake anti slip worn
Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY TIPPER UNDER BODY CROSSMEMBER HOLED ALSO ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE C ORRODED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREAS
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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R117 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R117 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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R117 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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