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R142 BNF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,766 mi
Last recorded106,766 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 BNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 106,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

alternator drive belt split

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,066 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 97,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,967 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 80,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,939 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,928 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,034 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,034 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to metal parts of both front brake hoses

water damage to both number plates

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,416 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust down pipe ,plus small blow

corrosion to metal parts of both front brake hoses

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2007 655,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 655,614 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 64,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

high imbalance from rear service brake

tread low on egdes of n/s/f tyre

unable ot fully see front brake pads 2may be worn low!!"

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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R142 BNF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R142 BNF, 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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R142 BNF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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