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R147 FHJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,674 mi
Last recorded101,674 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded in 2 places (marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount area (marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount area (marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (engine bay area) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in sealant

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 100,721 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os,ns (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective os,ns (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing ares (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dule (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,240 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,564 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,563 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os,ns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill areas inners weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill areas weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,104 miles

centre propshaft mount warn and play

o/s n/s front innerwing suspension prescribed area weak and corrodeing

Fail 21 Oct 2017 99,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to mamifold (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to mamifold (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s leafspring mounmt (2.4.A.3)

centre propshaft mount warn and play

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,520 miles

Front exhaust clap mounting missing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wing aeras (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box areas (2.4.A.3)

advise rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2016 97,509 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven os,ns (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust clap mounting missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box areas (2.4.A.3)

advise rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 94,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel - swing shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter - swing shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel - swing shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter - swing shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise oil spray

Fail 6 Nov 2014 90,986 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEAR SIDE INNER WING IS CORRODED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER SILLIS CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED LEAF SPRING MOUNT AREA

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 89,417 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEAR SIDE INNER WING IS CORRODED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER SILLIS CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED LEAF SPRING MOUNT AREA

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 88,232 miles

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

both font wheel arches corrodedand near side rear

offside front tyre side walls split

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,232 miles

both font wheel arches corrodedand near side rear

offside front tyre side walls split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,292 miles

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

all four weheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,338 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,337 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on all wheel archs

heavy surface corrosion on floor and chassis in places

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,617 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on both front shocker mounting points

heavy surface corrosion on chassis and rear cross member

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface corrosion around both rear spring hanger mountings

heavy surface corrosion on floor and chassis in places

heavy surface corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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R147 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R147 FHJ, 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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R147 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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