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R143 YDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 YDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,637 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,334 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 78,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both support dammaged (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired footwell, underseal section; marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch, footwell, underseal section; marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower oil smudge on engine

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, rear back box pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,153 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow x2 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step corroded within 30 cm of passenger seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached hole near mounting bolt on offside wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,728 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,217 miles

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

slight corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2017 75,194 miles

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

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 72,941 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 72,941 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s steps corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,882 miles

Both n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r inner tyre flat

Oil leak

both 'A' pillers have advanced corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 71,718 miles

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r inner tyre flat

O/s/f disc damaged

Oil leak

both 'A' pillers have advanced corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,352 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,105 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

slight damage to o/s rear inner tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,102 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to o/s rear inner tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,664 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,926 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 63,005 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 61,439 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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R143 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R143 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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R143 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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