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R754 AWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,011 mi
Last recorded155,011 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 AWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 155,011 miles

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated xmember (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering xmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 154,957 miles

Offside All outline marker lamps not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR SECTION REAR OF CAB (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT WHEEL/ARCH CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected CROSS/MEMBER (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail BOTH (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR OUTRIGGERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 152,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 151,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND FONT CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 148,807 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND CROSS/MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 145,512 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 145,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,106 miles

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

both prop mountings in poor condition

corrosion both chassis members not in prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2014 141,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside rear outline marker not working

offside side marker not working

Fail 28 Apr 2014 141,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside rear outline marker not working

offside side marker not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside rear and nearside front side marker lights not working

Pass 22 Feb 2012 139,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery insecure

corrosion on both front outer steps

corrosion on both front wings

Pass 22 Feb 2011 137,408 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 134,826 miles

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

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

centre bearing mounting corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 132,638 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 130,178 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear cross member

slight perrishing on exhaust mount

Pass 29 Jan 2007 126,912 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount starting to perrish

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

powersteering belt loose

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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R754 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R754 AWS, 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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R754 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R754 AWS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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