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R789 JDA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 JDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 144,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 141,839 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,453 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 134,450 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing. Lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Chassis rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,120 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,119 miles

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 crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 125,194 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 125,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,042 miles

Both rear chassis excessively corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas. Advise repair.

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 122,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear chassis excessively corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas. Advise repair.

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/inner sill holed (not in prescribed area

Rear both chassis between leaf spring hangers have excessive corrosion, this is not a prescribed area but i recommend fixing.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,539 miles

All position lamps not working Suspect faulty switch connection (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working suspect switch (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/inner sill holed (not in prescribed area

Rear both chassis between leaf spring hangers have excessive corrosion, this is not a prescribed area but i recommend fixing.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,842 miles

Both rear chassis near shock absorber mountings are corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front top strutt mounting corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 111,842 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Both rear chassis near shock absorber mountings are corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front top strutt mounting corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,901 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front inner wing corroded around shocker mounting

Offside front chassis & rear of inner wing corroded

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear chassis corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front inner wing corroded around shocker mounting

Offside front chassis & rear of inner wing corroded

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,875 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,072 miles

near side under wing corroding but not consided to be to bad

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,441 miles

arches and back boor starting to rust

Pass 31 Jan 2009 92,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 84,388 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,570 miles

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

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 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R789 JDA, 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 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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