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R747 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,908 miles

Fuel tank insecure front strap corroded/weak . front strap hanger point seriously corroded and about to fail DANGEROUS (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced long split above fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing shock absorber top mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lever mounting prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and tailpipe . large crack in tailpipe near mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 124,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative Linkage not connected/insecure (3.6.E.3)

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling handbrake rod (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure mounting bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting area inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,929 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated & minor leak also minor leak at silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Small corrosion hole in front crossmember

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,480 miles

Body floor and frame extensivly corroded

Centre propshaft mounting deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Structure above centre propshaft mounting corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 118,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Body floor & frame extensively coroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre propshaft mounting deteriorated

structure above centre propshaft mounting coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 115,064 miles

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

Vehicle cab and tipper body corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jun 2014 114,982 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

vehicle cab and tipper body corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

chassis/frame coroded above centre propshaft mounting

offside steering rack mounting deteriorated

offside upper front position lamp not working

tipper floor /frame coroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 111,695 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

chassis/frame coroded above centre propshaft mounting

offside steering rack mounting deteriorated

offside upper front position lamp not working

tipper floor /frame coroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to offside rear dropside pannel round hindges

Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,958 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight corrosion to offside rear dropside pannel round hindges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,311 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,010 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs poor condition

offside steering rack mounting deteriorated with much free play

park brake rod centre support broken

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,699 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nail in offside rear outer tyre

offside inner rear tyre flat

offside steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

offside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2010 97,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nail in offside rear outer tyre

offside inner rear tyre flat

offside steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

offside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2009 93,995 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Slight Deterioration To Nearside Mirror

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,995 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight Deterioration To Nearside Mirror

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 90,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight corosion at nearside seatbelt lower mounting point

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,643 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 85,556 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front upper marker light intermittant

slight corosion at nsf seat belt lower mounting

Pass 10 Jun 2006 77,941 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 77,603 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate broken

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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R747 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R747 VUK, 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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R747 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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