MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (hose to valve) (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe covered with grease /oil (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlight lenses deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlight lenses deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor by seat belt (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
passenger floor pan is corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
prop shaft mountings broken
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
prop shaft mountings broken
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION
HAZARD SWITCH SLIGHTLY POOR OPERATION
N/S/F TOP MARKER LIGHT INOP
N/S/R INNER TYRE ON WEAR BARS
O/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHT POOR BEAM IMAGE
O/S/R OUTER TYRE ON WEAR BARS
OIL LEAKS
REAR LEAF SPRINGS SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER CASINGS IN POOR CONDITION
SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F BALL JOINT
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUSPENSION "D" BUSHES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S INNER RACK END
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
TOW BAR BRACKET IN POOR CONDITION
WARNING LIGHT ON DASH BOARD
EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN BOTH CENTRE PROP MOUNTINGS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
hazard switch faulty
o/s and n/s wiper blades split on ends
slight travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
hazard switch faulty
o/s and n/s wiper blades split on ends
slight travel on handbrake lever
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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R751 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 R751 YLK, 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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R751 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1998.
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