MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
EXCESSIVE NOISE AUXILLARY BELT AREA
HANDBRAKE ROD SUPPORT IN SECURE
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
REAR CAB FLOOR WELLDINF FROM IN SIDE OF VEHICLE
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
CORROSION TO WHEEL ARHCES
JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDING REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS
NOTED NEW INDICATOR SWITCH FITTED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT
ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED
CORROSION TO WHEEL ARCHES
JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO OFFSIDE SILL/DOORSTEP PRESCRIBED AREA
JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDING REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORROSION
PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT CON SIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED
CORROSION TO WHEEL ARCHES
JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO OFFSIDE SILL/DOORSTEP PRESCRIBED AREA
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORROSION
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise dirty marks to top of rear number plate
Advise general corrosion to floor/chassis areas and all four outer sills and wheel arch's
Advise offside front brake disc very corroded/pitted
Advise viscous fan wobbling when engine running
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advise front number plate damaged at top
Advise nail in tread of offside rear tyre
Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish around tread
Advise offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face but no brake imbalance found
Advise offside lower step/sill area starting to corrode.okay at time of test
Advise offside rear light lens damaged
Advise pin hole in protective boot of nearside front track rod end
Advise rear chassis at rear spring hanger mounts starting to corrode.okay at time of test
Advise rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion especially across rear axle
Advise very slight bind on rear brakes when wheels turned by hand
Advise water leaking from water pump area
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise front number plate damaged at top
Advise nail in tread of offside rear tyre
Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish around tread
Advise offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face but no brake imbalance found
Advise offside lower step/sill area starting to corrode.okay at time of test
Advise offside rear light lens damaged
Advise pin hole in protective boot of nearside front track rod end
Advise rear chassis at rear spring hanger mounts starting to corrode.okay at time of test
Advise rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion especially across rear axle
Advise very slight bind on rear brakes when wheels turned by hand
Advise water leaking from water pump area
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R154 XHL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R154 XHL, 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 XHL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1998.
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