MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed incorrect/ non recognised reading from rear of exhaust due to condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear section of exhaust holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed and corroded within 30cms of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed and corroded within 30cms of forward subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed and corroded within 30cms of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outrigger/inner and outer sill excessively holed and corroded within 30cms of leaf spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section holed and corroded within 30cms of rear leaf spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded and detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded within 3ocms of seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Door Step (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70x15c (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Door Step (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R137 ORF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 R137 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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R137 ORF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R137 ORF safe to buy?
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