MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Drivers door mirror cover missing.
Holes in load floor.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Passenger door outer handle stiff and hard to open door.
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
drivers seat badley worn
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
drivers seaty badley worn
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges offside worn more
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r mud gaurd cracked
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r mud gaurd cracked
screen wash bottle loose
o/s/r inner tyre has puncture
rust to o/s n/s front wheel arches and o/s/f step return
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rust to o/s n/s front wheel arches and o/s/f step return
front discs worn
nearside front wheelnuts have rust marks - may need re-torque .
nearside rear spring rear bushes worn
slight corrosion to nearside seatbelt mounting perscribed area
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear spring rear bush slightly worn
osf tyre worn on inside edge
small chip to screen
nearside rear spring rear bush slightly worn
osf tyre worn on inside edge
small chip to screen
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 HKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 HKP, 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 HKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1998.
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