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DMZ 4324

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,090 mi
Last recorded35,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMZ 4324
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 35,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 28,122 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery insecure. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery insecure. (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 28,112 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery insecure. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery insecure. (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 28,100 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Prop shaft bearings worn x2 marked with chalk. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to calliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 25,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,634 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 24,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre piece (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 23,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre piece (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,376 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,753 miles

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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DMZ 4324 is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DMZ 4324, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMZ 4324 registered?

DMZ 4324 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is DMZ 4324 safe to buy?

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