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R726 WUY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,956 mi
Last recorded139,956 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 WUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 139,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion in non loading areas

Pass 12 Aug 2011 129,112 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 129,061 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,077 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 116,916 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 104,707 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 104,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 95,619 miles

rear bumper ends missing

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2006 95,619 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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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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What year was R726 WUY registered?

R726 WUY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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