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R154 BCC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,613 mi
Last recorded173,613 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 BCC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 173,613 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension leaf springs slightly splayed

fuel injectors , return hoses deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2022 173,613 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension leaf springs slightly splayed

fuel injectors , return hoses deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2021 171,162 miles

Central rubber prop shaft bearing worn / play

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

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

Rear suspension leaf spring splaying

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 171,119 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective very weak (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several holes on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central rubber prop shaft bearing worn / play

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Rear suspension leaf spring splaying

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 169,529 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension leaf springs slightly splayed

Rear inner wheel arches corroded / holed at top

Pass 21 Mar 2019 167,168 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside side sill corroded / weak at middle

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 166,046 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 166,022 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,283 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

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

both rear light units damaged

front exhaust mounting broken

injector leak off pipes damp

offside front inner and outer sills corroded (outside testable area)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 161,237 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

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

both rear light units damaged

front exhaust mounting broken

injector leak off pipes damp

offside front inner and outer sills corroded (outside testable area)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,980 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside rusty annd holed in places (marked in chalk)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 154,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside rusty annd holed in places (marked in chalk)

Pass 23 May 2012 150,763 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake lever feels tight

Fail 21 May 2012 156,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake lever feels tight

Pass 9 Jun 2011 145,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 145,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 141,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 137,091 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 131,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 14 Jun 2007 126,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 117,240 miles

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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R154 BCC is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R154 BCC, 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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R154 BCC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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