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R72 YOA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,154 mi
Last recorded189,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 YOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 189,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front oil leak

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

Offside Front rack end

Pass 10 Sep 2014 151,951 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable adjuster loose

Fail 2 Sep 2014 180,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable adjuster loose

Pass 3 Sep 2013 171,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 171,220 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 168,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake stiff

some corrosion to front brake pipes

some corrosion to sides

some corrosion to underside

Fail 24 May 2012 168,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake stiff

some corrosion to front brake pipes

some corrosion to sides

some corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Jan 2011 165,495 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack ends

some corrosion to discs

some corrosion to flexis

some wear to front discs

Fail 18 Jan 2011 165,449 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack ends

some corrosion to flexis

some wear to front discs

Pass 22 Jan 2010 161,002 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 160,981 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 141,477 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 125,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 125,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 111,600 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 111,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 95,542 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 95,542 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R72 YOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R72 YOA, 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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R72 YOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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