MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear arches corroded
offside has damage no projections
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear arches corroded
offside has damage no projections
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
body work on o/s/f damaged by seat belt area
n/s centre is outer sill rusted
slight cracking on centre exhaust
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
body work on o/s/f damaged by seat belt area
n/s centre is outer sill rusted
slight cracking on centre exhaust
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to body by drivers door
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R749 ORW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R749 ORW, 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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What year was R749 ORW registered?
R749 ORW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1998.
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