MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside and offside sill areas rusty
nearside front wheel bearing wearing
offside front seat wearing
offside rear tyre perished
rear doors rusty
rear propshaft uj slight wear
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside and offside sill areas rusty
nearside front wheel bearing wearing
offside front seat wearing
offside rear tyre perished
rear doors rusty
rear propshaft uj slight wear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
drivers seat very stiff to adjust
front brake hoses metal pipes rusty
headlight lenes very dull, advise replacing
offside and nearside front chassis outriggers corroded through
offside front flooring corroded through
offside rear tyre low in tread and cracking, advise replacing
rear brake pipes rusty
rear chassis rear box sections rusty
rear doors and bumper rusty and in poor condition
rear prop shaft rear u/j worn
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside rear bumper ends lower edges corroded through
offside parking brake low in effort
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside rear bumper ends lower edges corroded through
offside parking brake low in effort
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
near side front wheel arch corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
floor starting to corrode
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside door sill damaged and starting to corrode
offside chassis starting to corrode
offside front brake disc slightly worn
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear seats removed
slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
floor starting to corrode
nearside door sill damaged and starting to corrode
offside chassis starting to corrode
offside front brake disc slightly worn
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear seats removed
slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all but three of the rear seats have been removed
nearside door sill damaged
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all but 3 of rear seats have been removed
nearside door sill damaged
rear brakes slightly out of balance
nearside outer sill damaged near to front seatbelt lower mounting
slight damage to windscreen
slight imbalance on front brakes
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R146 UOW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R146 UOW, 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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R146 UOW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1998.
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