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R140 SMJ

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 SMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,403 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear tyressplit

Pass 9 Nov 2014 88,514 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 88,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

drivers seat poor condition

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,422 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,422 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

age cracks n/s front

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,646 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,646 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,935 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,935 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to o/s rear shocker

exhaust rear pipe is bent

Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ignition switch worn

slight damage to o/s rear shocker

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,312 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,339 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 53,934 miles

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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R140 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R140 SMJ, 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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R140 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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