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R142 FVX

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,599 mi
Last recorded78,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,152 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,198 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

heavily undersilled

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,374 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside sill damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,977 miles

off side rear chassis signs of corrosion

rear cross member signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,951 miles

general under body corrsion

rear cross member corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

front brake pads wearing down

nearside rear upper brake pipe has corrosion

offside rear chasis leg has corrosion

rear vehicle structure has corrosion within 30cm of towbar mountings

Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,460 miles

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

front brake pads wearing down

nearside rear upper brake pipe has corrosion

offside rear chasis leg has corrosion

rear vehicle structure has corrosion within 30cm of towbar mountings

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,615 miles

front n plate seperating

front pads low

o/s/f head light faded

van corroding in variuos places

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,258 miles

both front brake ferrulls corroded

front pads

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in both fronts wheels

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,894 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,707 miles

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

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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R142 FVX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R142 FVX, 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 R142 FVX registered?

R142 FVX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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