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R76 DOX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 DOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,531 miles

has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2024 83,795 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step /inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture in light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

major corrosion and holes in various places that are outside of prescibed areas.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,961 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 81,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,552 miles

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

has had lots of welding

Fail 17 Jun 2020 80,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

has had lots of welding

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,309 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,257 miles

corrosion by front shocker upper mounts

corrosion to wheel arches and nearside door step

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/door step/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

corrosion by front shocker upper mounts

corrosion to wheel arches and nearside door step

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,431 miles

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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R76 DOX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R76 DOX, 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 R76 DOX registered?

R76 DOX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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