MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r bump stop missing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Propshaft component defective
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front brake discs worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Propshaft component defective
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front brake discs worn
n/s/r bump stop missing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play both front wheel bearings
various brake pipes slightly corroded/ferrules/hoses deteriating
various wheel arches deteriating
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play both front wheel bearings
various brake pipes slightly corroded/ferrules/hoses deteriating
various wheel arches deteriating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
propshaft center bearing rubber split and worn
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R133 BNM is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R133 BNM, 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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R133 BNM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1998.
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