MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to both inner and outer sill plus corrosion to front and rear chassis rail both sides
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to both inner and outer sill plus corrosion to front and rear chassis rail both sides
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to front and rear chassis rail and inner sills both sides
off side rear side light dim
slight noise to both rear wheel bearings
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
only 7 passenger seats at time of test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
only 7 passenger seats at time of test
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
both front flexible brake hoses metal ends rusted
diff pinion bearing very noisey
fan belt perished
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r brake sticking slightly
o/s/r tyre perished
propshaft rear mounting bearing very noisey
slight noise from rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
both front flexible brake hoses metal ends rusted
diff pinion bearing very noisey
fan belt perished
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r brake sticking slightly
o/s/r tyre perished
propshaft rear mounting bearing very noisey
slight noise from rear wheel bearings
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R782 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BWS, 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 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1998.
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