MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,766 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
lower hanbrake pivot sticking
offside rear bumper end insecure
play in prop-shaft slide
rear number plate deteriorated
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front grille insecure at nearside
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front grille insecure at nearside
lower hanbrake pivot sticking
offside rear bumper end insecure
play in prop-shaft slide
rear number plate deteriorated
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
no cap on washers bottle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
no cap on washers bottle
prop-shaft rear centre bearing worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
oil leak from diff bevel
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R726 RSP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R726 RSP, 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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R726 RSP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1998.
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