MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
oil-leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise front x member
heavily under sealed throughout
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise front x member
heavily under sealed throughout
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge
surface corrosian starting
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosian starting
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise o/s/r arch coroded
advise various corrosion undr vehicle & wax oil
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise o/s/r arch corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise both rear arches corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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R164 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FHJ, 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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R164 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.
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