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R795 BUJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,857 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion showing to all wheel arches and both outer sills, but not within prescribed areas.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 121,857 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion showing to all wheel arches and both outer sills, but not within prescribed areas.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,598 miles

n/s/r bumper 1/4 damaged

o/s door check strap broken

o/s door mirror cover damaged

time clock broken

rear doors showing signs of corrosion

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal hard

cluthch pedal rubber missing

front bumper damaged

hazard switch sticks

leak from power steering

Fail 3 Apr 2008 117,598 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal hard

cluthch pedal rubber missing

front bumper damaged

hazard switch sticks

leak from power steering

n/s/r bumper 1/4 damaged

o/s door check strap broken

o/s door mirror cover damaged

rear doors showing signs of corrosion

time clock broken

Fail 2 Apr 2007 110,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 103,494 miles

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

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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R795 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R795 BUJ, 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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R795 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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