MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
cracked front number plate but pass criteria
diff pan oil leak at jointing
front brake imbalance just within pass criteria
front grill /panel loose
os and ns front step/panel footwells holed
propshaft front centre mounting rubber collapsed
rear brakes operate at differing rates but with in pass criteria
side door windows plastic nsf/osf
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
differing rates rear brake application but fall within pass criteria
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front number.plate cracked but servicable at this time
front propshaft mounting rubber worn excessively
nsf step well/wheel arch corroded and holed
observe front door windows not safety glass both sides
os step well /wheel arch corroded and holed
sunvisor loose brkt drivers side
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 BUA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R143 BUA, 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 R143 BUA registered?
R143 BUA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R143 BUA safe to buy?
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