MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bodywork rusty, in poor condition and slight damage
both door mirrors slight damage
centre exhaust repaired
check front inner brake pads
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
doorsteps and whee arches starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust
front/ rear crossmembers and rear chassis starting to rust
metal brakke pipes, unions and compensator starting to rust
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
oil leak
outer and inner sill panels rusty and slight damage
smalll stone chips in front windscreen
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
bodywork rusty, in poor condition and slight damage
both door mirrors slight damage
centre exhaust repaired
check front inner brake pads
doorsteps and whee arches starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust
front/ rear crossmembers and rear chassis starting to rust
metal brakke pipes, unions and compensator starting to rust
nearside front wheel bearing slight play
oil leak
outer and inner sill panels rusty and slight damage
smalll stone chips in front windscreen
engine smokes on acceleration
hand brake lever stiff
Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine smokes on acceleration
hand brake lever stiff
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise 11% inbalance front brakes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front wiper blades split
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in nsf shocker.
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R168 FGX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R168 FGX, 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 R168 FGX registered?
R168 FGX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1998.
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