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H14 WSH

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,932 mi
Last recorded180,932 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 WSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 180,932 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 225,520 miles

TESTED WITH 8 SEATS

UNABLE TO ASSES BRAKE PIPES PROPERLY DUE TO HEAVY GREASE

Fail 2 Oct 2008 225,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrossion

Pass 20 Aug 2007 225,522 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 225,521 miles

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

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2006 195,075 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

hand brake fulcrum bolt seized

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 19 Aug 2006 195,075 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

hand brake fulcrum bolt seized

hand brake requires adjustment

offside front a.b.s wireing bracket insecure

wrong registration plate no on rear plate

Pass 4 Aug 2005 181,606 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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H14 WSH is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H14 WSH, 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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H14 WSH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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