MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle very rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle Very In Places
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicl Very Rusty In Places
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Vehicl Very Rusty In Places
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R137 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 YDT, 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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What year was R137 YDT registered?
R137 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R137 YDT safe to buy?
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