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R152 YDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

179,615 mi
Last recorded179,615 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 YDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 179,615 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 174,918 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 165,031 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 159,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 151,320 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,101 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,108 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,012 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,216 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s step holed.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,277 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,944 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,709 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 74,599 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 74,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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R152 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R152 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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R152 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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