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R746 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 120,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger heavily coroded and has sections missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground 12volt (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground 240volt (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts 240volt inverter insecure in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts insecure wiring in engine bay touching engine (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers deteriated

clutch pedal rubber missing

from inspection this vehicle is unsafe to be driven on public roads

gearbox tail mount split

underside in general has been patch repaired and heavily undersealed

vehicle in general is heavily coroded and has very little structural strength

Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 111,706 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front chassis and suspension arms heavily under sealed

rear under body and components heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,027 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete under side of van been under sealed and heavily welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 108,010 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete front crossmember been repaired all over but plates not finished (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front strut top mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front inner arch to chassis in engine bay not repaired properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front inner arch to chassis in engine bay not repaired properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis leg corroded near load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill out rigger /crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch to chassis in engine bay corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front strut top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill before wheel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill out rigger /crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brake reading low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front complete subframe has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes deteriorated/worn (5.3.2 (c))

complete in under body of van has had lots of welding and every plate been heavily seam sealed and under sealed

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in undersil but structurally sound as can see with no rust

Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,587 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in undersil but structurally sound as can see with no rust

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 106,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,119 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

underside of vehicle covered in a lot of underseal

Fail 5 Jan 2016 93,945 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

underside of vehicle covered in a lot of underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,412 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,840 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

VEHICLE VERY WEAK

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,114 miles

offside front arch rusty

offside rear brake binding

rear cross member badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,343 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

General surface rust over all suspension components and mount prescribed areas front and rear not concidered excessive

Nearside front step/inner sill corroded

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Rear cross member and inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,649 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 72,425 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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R746 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R746 AOA, 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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R746 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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