MOT Status
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78,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
General corrosion throughout vehicle
Offside wing mirror slightly insecure
slight corrosion
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside wing mirror slightly insecure
slight corrosion
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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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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