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R120 WJF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,884 mi
Last recorded166,884 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 166,884 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 166,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside different to other 5 tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Flat

Pass 8 Feb 2021 158,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 158,613 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working washer bottle missing (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 154,790 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 154,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 152,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 152,200 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail as marked (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2017 149,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 149,541 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven 35% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 144,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2016 144,691 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven 33% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven 33% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 140,185 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 140,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 136,159 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 136,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,579 miles

nearside stepsill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 132,123 miles

offside front and offside rear inner tyres slight sidewall damage

offside step innersill corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 128,621 miles

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

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

offside stepsill corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 126,877 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2008 125,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 121,967 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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R120 WJF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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