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R137 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,437 mi
Last recorded141,437 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 141,437 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 141,435 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of springhanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 139,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 22 Apr 2025 139,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 25 Apr 2024 135,089 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber doughnut. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering pipes have slight leak

Fail 19 Mar 2024 135,075 miles

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

AUX PROPSHAFT DOUGHNUT WORN AND CRACKING

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

HORN INSECURE

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TRACK BAR (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,878 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 133,847 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 129,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 120,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,387 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,083 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R137 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R137 AOA, 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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R137 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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