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R782 BOA

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 BOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,101 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired outrigger on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,518 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf springh front and rear spring eye bushes persished/worn but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis/structure has slight corrosion in various places but not affecting structural integrity or adversly affecting steering or braking

Fail 30 Jan 2019 104,518 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf springh front and rear spring eye bushes persished/worn but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis/structure has slight corrosion in various places but not affecting structural integrity or adversly affecting steering or braking

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,802 miles

Battery loose - secure

Body has slight corrosion Both body holed - In wheel arch - not structural (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes covered in under seal!

Front Brake discs corrosion

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front wiper split - still clears screen

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Tyre just starting wear on edge - no cords shown - 185 15C

alternator belt cracking

chassis has corrosion all over - covered in under seal!

steering lock not working

Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Battery loose - secure

Body has slight corrosion Both body holed - In wheel arch - not structural (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes covered in under seal!

Front Brake discs corrosion

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front wiper split - still clears screen

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Tyre just starting wear on edge - no cords shown - 185 15C

alternator belt cracking

chassis has corrosion all over - covered in under seal!

steering lock not working

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,022 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Chassis all over vehicle corroded

Front Both brake pipe flexi hoses have corrosion

Front Both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil & casings starting corrosion

Front Brake discs starting corrosion - Inside edge

Front Coil springs have corrosion

Front bumper loose - but still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe has corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (up and down movement)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis has corrosion - (HOLED) - Not within 30cm body or suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear light lens cluster cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m - worn on edge no cords - 185 R15C Index 103 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe has corrosion - covered in grease

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both rear chassis has corrosion (HOLED) - onto rear number plate /light backing body, Not within 30cm body suspension mount! (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear Tow eyelet Chassis has corrosion (HOLED) But not within 30cm of body or suspension mount! But if was to tow then the Tow eye would come of as badly corroded!! (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear number plate /light body backing corroded and holed! - no sharp edges at time of test! (6.1.B.2)

front wipers smearing slightly - standard

oil leak

power steering pump & pipe to reservoir damp

power steering rack is damp - covered in oil

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Alternator belt cracked

Chassis all over vehicle corroded

Front Both brake pipe flexi hoses have corrosion

Front Both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil & casings starting corrosion

Front Brake discs starting corrosion - Inside edge

Front Coil springs have corrosion

Front bumper loose - but still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe has corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (up and down movement)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis has corrosion - (HOLED) - Not within 30cm body or suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear light lens cluster cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m - worn on edge no cords - 185 R15C Index 103 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe has corrosion - covered in grease

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both rear chassis has corrosion (HOLED) - onto rear number plate /light backing body, Not within 30cm body suspension mount! (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear Tow eyelet Chassis has corrosion (HOLED) But not within 30cm of body or suspension mount! But if was to tow then the Tow eye would come of as badly corroded!! (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear number plate /light body backing corroded and holed! - no sharp edges at time of test! (6.1.B.2)

front wipers smearing slightly - standard

oil leak

power steering pump & pipe to reservoir damp

power steering rack is damp - covered in oil

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall splitting/tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-6mm 185/15c (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle brake pipe corroding in areas

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside front track rod end

rear chassis legs corroded

rear valence corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 97,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall splitting/tyre tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-6mm 185/15c (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle brake pipe corroding in areas

play in nearside front track rod end

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear chassis legs corroded

rear valence corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside rear outer tyre is perishing

offside rear inner tyre is perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside rear outer tyre is perishing

offside rear inner tyre is perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,973 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside and nearside front outer wings corroded

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,510 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,449 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear outer tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,843 miles

front tyres cracking

vehicle underbody undersealed

windscreen scratched and cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres cracking

vehicle underbody undersealed

windscreen scratched and cracked

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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R782 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R782 BOA, 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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R782 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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