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R153 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake rod surcuring bracket broken and chaffing on exhaust

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,758 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake rod surcuring bracket broken and chaffing on exhaust

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,759 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

nearside rear inner tyre punctured

Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

Propshaft component defective

Near side rear innner tyre punctured

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 61,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

1/ failure on rear spring bushes is also the front of rear bushes. †2/ clutch pedal rubber worn. †3/ windscreen cracked but not in a or b zones. †4/ o/s/r shock absorber is upside down. †5/ n/s/r inner tyre is flat. †6/ prop centre bearings are worn

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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R153 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R153 VUK, 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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R153 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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