MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,830 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise - all brakepipes are cleaned/greased
advise - corrosion on numerous places underside
advise - front discs look worn and corroded on inside
advise - rear springs are oiled
strongly advise - chassis offside rear is repaired - marked with chalk
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
advise - lots corrosion on chassis/floor at rear
advise - offside rear tyre out of shape slightly and will need replacing soon
advise strongly - all wheel arches are repaired
advise strongly - hole on inner sill under drivers step is repaired
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise - offside headlight could be better
advise - only just passed emission test
advise - rear springs are oiled
advise - slight play in inner joints in steering rack
advise rust is dealt with - offside rear chassis above axle - offside rear inner sill area - rear cross member
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise - offside headlight could be better
advise - only just passed emission test
advise - rear springs are oiled
advise - slight play in inner joints in steering rack
advise rust is dealt with - offside rear chassis above axle - offside rear inner sill area - rear cross member
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise - front discs need cleaning
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R748 YBC is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R748 YBC, 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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R748 YBC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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