MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()
Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
tank strapes strating to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ON GEARBOX MISSING STILL SECURE
REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT STILL SECURE
REAR PROP CENTRE BEARING WORN
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON FRONT WINGS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ON GEARBOX MISSING STILL SECURE
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT STILL SECURE
REAR PROP CENTRE BEARING WORN
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON FRONT WINGS
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R121 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R121 XRA, 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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R121 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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