MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion to rear crossmember
damadge to nsf grill
heavy corrosion to nsf footwell
osf tyre worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion to rear crossmember
damadge to nsf grill
heavy corrosion to nsf footwell
osf tyre worn on inner edges
Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)
oil dampness to engine
Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)
oil dampness to engine
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R165 ORU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R165 ORU, 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 R165 ORU registered?
R165 ORU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1998.
Is R165 ORU safe to buy?
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