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R123 DOX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,434 mi
Last recorded147,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 146,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 146,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 146,463 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER CILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all underside heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 145,439 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded........

offside front inner wing corroded........

Fail 13 Jun 2019 145,432 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills...... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded........

offside front inner wing corroded........

Pass 17 May 2018 143,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded in various places

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 1 Dec 2016 136,940 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 136,938 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner door steep under side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner door steep under side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 133,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front sill & arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside & nearside rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Power steering has a slight leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside rear (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,762 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 124,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,708 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,017 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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R123 DOX 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 65%.

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 R123 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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R123 DOX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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