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R119 EVX

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,492 mi
Last recorded182,492 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 EVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 182,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounts front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 170,397 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside side marker not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 170,393 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside side marker not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 163,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 152,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 146,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSR brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 138,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s and n/s/f brake wires adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2011 134,700 miles

Battery insecure

roll bar bushes

under body condition

Fail 5 Jul 2011 134,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

roll bar bushes

under body condition

Pass 27 Jul 2010 132,141 miles

borh front wings starting to corrode

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

offside and nearside centre chassis starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,800 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

both front wings corroded

nearside mirror starting to crack

nearside rear leaf spring bushes worn

offside and nearside side marker lights not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 114,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 105,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 96,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 86,207 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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R119 EVX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R119 EVX, 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 R119 EVX registered?

R119 EVX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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