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R120 DOX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,108 mi
Last recorded172,108 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 172,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 170,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Nearside & Offside (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front & Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 164,944 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 164,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing in hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 160,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 160,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 162,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,207 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns & os corrosion to steel tubing (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2016 160,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns & os corrosion to steel tubing (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2015 155,261 miles

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

corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 2 Apr 2014 148,944 miles

Drivers seat has slight play in runners

OS markers lamps defective

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Mar 2014 148,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Drivers seat has slight play in runners

OS markers lamps defective

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2012
Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,075 miles

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

OSF step corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 119,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,069 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

oil leak

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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R120 DOX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R120 DOX, 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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R120 DOX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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