MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
409,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front bumper damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear axle oil leak
chassis rusting
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
visual smoke test stack pipes fitted
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
visual smoke test stack pipes fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sills holed but outside off prescribed area
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sills holed but outside off prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front inner sill holed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front wing repaired with tape covering sharp edges
Offside Front inner an outer sills holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
center prop mount poor
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate obscured in window (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front inner sill holed
Nearside Rear Outer tyre flat
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner an outer sills holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
unable to access front inner brake pads in full
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f arch corroded and sills
no plate in screen
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
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R127 ORF is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey 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 R127 ORF, 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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R127 ORF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 1998.
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