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S553 MHN

1998 Iveco-ford Cargo

White Diesel 5861cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

310,593 mi
Last recorded310,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 MHN
MakeIveco-ford
ModelCargo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,861cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 310,593 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight weap

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 310,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight weap

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 308,978 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Nearside side marker lamps not working

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

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

Offside side marker lamps not working

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

tyre dates over 10 years

Pass 7 Dec 2021 306,147 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping oil

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced front of fuel tank area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front air leaking from under drivers seat area

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 305,464 miles

Nearside 1 x side marker lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside batterie tray has corrosion to bottom

Offside 2 x side marker lamp not working

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 305,464 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking rear pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded T piece to front master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both joints on link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to load valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow due to seat having bad air leak (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside 1 x side marker lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside batterie tray has corrosion to bottom

Offside 2 x side marker lamp not working

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 305,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 304,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 304,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 303,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 301,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 299,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 297,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 296,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 293,615 miles

lower reading on nearside

Pass 11 Jan 2011 291,460 miles

front down pipe & rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2010 288,195 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco-ford Cargo?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,795
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 9
Side repeater not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
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S553 MHN is a 1998 Iveco-ford Cargo in White with a 5,861cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a Iveco-ford Cargo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S553 MHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco-ford Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Iveco-ford Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S553 MHN is a 1998 Iveco-ford Cargo, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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