MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner 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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
poorly fitted front wheel arches
slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing
offside rear door insecure/ lower hinge corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber insecure
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
bumper insecure
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
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R164 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R164 FBJ, 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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What year was R164 FBJ registered?
R164 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R164 FBJ safe to buy?
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