MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
both n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings corroded/peeling = some play both front anti roll bar bushes = slight leak from p.a.s pump = both front suspension coil springs corroded/peeling = oil leak aroun n/s/r brake drum
some play both front wheel bearings = some play n/s/f innjer rack arm = center propshaft mounting insecure = general corrosion/peeling rear floor pan and chassis rails = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE RO LIMIT APRX 2MM = o/s/f tyre aprx 3/4mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
various corrosion in non loading areas
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
bonnet safety catch stiff.
both front chassis sections and cross member corroding.
both front inner bays corroding.
both ront tyres perrishing and worn close to legal limit on edges.
corrosion all over underside of vehicle.
movement in n/s of steering rack.
n/s/r brake binding slightly.
o/s/r metal brake pipe accross rear diff corroding.
surface corrosion on all front steering and suspension components.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on edges but just enough for mot
n/s/f tyre slightly perished on outside edge
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dipstick stuck in tube
rear bumper ends missing
slight wear in front brake discs
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear bumper ends missing
slight free play in n/s/f bearing
slight wear in front brake discs
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R726 WUY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 WUY, 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 WUY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1998.
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