MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Oil leak
both front steering arms slight play
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R145 FEV is a 1998 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R145 FEV, 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 R145 FEV registered?
R145 FEV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 1998.
Is R145 FEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R145 FEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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