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R154 DMX

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 DMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 84,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 84,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 84,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,758 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 81,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,681 miles

o/s/f step showing signs of corrosion not excessive

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

o/s/f step showing signs of corrosion not excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,441 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,915 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,347 miles

front discs worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,991 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 36,402 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 DMX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R154 DMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R154 DMX registered?

R154 DMX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R154 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 DMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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