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R789 EEX

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

186,559 mi
Last recorded186,559 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 EEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 186,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front bolt on crash bar corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheels arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 186,505 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 186,376 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, end of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2022 186,376 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides, end of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2021 186,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion, heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Nov 2021 186,251 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement base of parking brake lever, clevis pin (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion, heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2019 185,523 miles

Bonnet only holding on secondary catch

Headlights in poor condtion

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

Nearside Front Seatbelt component mounting prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Marker light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt component mounting prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valance corroded and holed

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear Valance corroded and holed

Fail 1 May 2019 185,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet only holding on secondary catch

Headlights in poor condtion

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

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Marker light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play

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

Offside Front Valance corroded and holed

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear Valance corroded and holed

Fail 2 Apr 2019 185,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet only holding on secondary catch

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 185,136 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber collapsed ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door step corrodded and holed

Nearside Front inner front sill badly corrodded and holed

Nearside Front inner wing repair welded /corrodded/outer finishing panel corrodded and coming away

Nearside Outer sill holed in centre

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

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Offside Front Inner front sill holed and corrodded

Offside Front chassis very front section very corrodded

Offside Front door step corrodded and holed

Offside Front inner wing repair welded

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber collapsed ()

Rear fuel tank strap corrodded

bonnet secondary catch faulty

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust front pipe bracket to gearbox broken

Fail 27 Mar 2018 185,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure lining detatched (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber collapsed ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door step corrodded and holed

Nearside Front inner front sill badly corrodded and holed

Nearside Front inner wing repair welded /corrodded/outer finishing panel corrodded and coming away

Nearside Outer sill holed in centre

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

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Offside Front Inner front sill holed and corrodded

Offside Front door step corrodded and holed

Offside Front inner wing repair welded

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber collapsed ()

Rear fuel tank strap corrodded

bonnet secondary catch faulty

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust front pipe bracket to gearbox broken

Pass 23 Sep 2014 184,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding of o/s/front brake

Pass 30 Sep 2013 183,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

nearside and offside windscreen wiper rubbers split

Fail 27 Sep 2013 183,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s & o/s wiper rubbers split

slight binding of n/s/rear & o/s/front brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2012 181,739 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arches

o/s/f inner wheel arches

rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 181,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner wheel arches

o/s/f inner wheel arches

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 179,864 miles

damage too windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2010 179,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 177,986 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

corrosion around front inner and outer wheel arches.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 177,986 miles

corrosion around front inner and outer wheel arches.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 177,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 168,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 168,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 154,334 miles

o/s/r lower shock bush slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2006 141,142 miles

front brake discs need replacing next service

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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R789 EEX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R789 EEX, 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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R789 EEX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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