MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All four wheel arches slight corrosion
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All four wheel arches slight corrosion
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four wheel archies slight corrosion
Front Sub frame slight corrosion
Nearside Front Door step slight corrosion
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger area (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rails (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rails (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member area (6.1.B.2)
oil leak from oil filter housing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
under seal on all welding
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
corrosion front and rear doors
corrosion nearside and offside chassis
corrosion nearside and offside sills
corrosion nearside and offside wheel arches
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
axle brake pipes corroding
brake pipe to rear laden valve corroding
engine oil weep
front anti roll bar bushes worn
headlamps output low
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s lower sill panal corroded & holed
o/s wheel arches corroding
o/s/r chassis rail corroding
rear brakes noisey in operation
rear doors corroding
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
axle brake pipes corroding
brake pipe to rear laden valve corroding
engine oil weep
front anti roll bar bushes worn
headlamps output low
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s lower sill panal corroded & holed
o/s wheel arches corroding
o/s/r chassis rail corroding
rear brakes noisey in operation
rear doors corroding
anti roll bar bushes worn
n/s seat belt slight fray
n/s side door damaged
n/s wheel arches rusty
o/s/f brake pads low
o/s/r rear panal corroding
rear chassis rails corroding
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
all tyres soft
anti roll bar bushes worn
n/s seat belt slight fray
n/s side door damaged
n/s wheel arches rusty
o/s/f brake pads low
o/s/r rear panal corroding
rear chassis rails corroding
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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R165 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R165 DOB, 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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R165 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.
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