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R730 JFS

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,978 mi
Last recorded179,978 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 JFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 179,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 179,281 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 177,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 177,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Step Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 176,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 174,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 172,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 169,769 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 169,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 167,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 164,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 164,739 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 160,773 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 155,097 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 149,775 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 143,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 138,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 136,103 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 118,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 73,062 miles

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

drivers door difficult to open

drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2005 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

drivers door difficult to open

drivers seat in poor condition

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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R730 JFS is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R730 JFS, 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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R730 JFS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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