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R603 VJF

1998 Iveco Ford Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,973 mi
Last recorded197,973 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Iveco Ford Daily194,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 VJF
MakeIveco Ford
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 197,973 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 197,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake back plate covered in corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 196,378 miles

BOTH FRONT BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 196,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BOTH FRONT BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 194,724 miles

corossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion to underside components

fiberglass repair to inner wing not structural

holed corrossion outside prescribed areas

nearside front brake hose bracket in poor condtion

offside chassis corrodded out side prescribed areas

offside mirror arm bent

Fail 11 Jun 2014 194,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake hoses perished

exsesive corosion to offside chassis inner section near gearbox mount

front numberplate faded

heavy corosion to underside

nearside front brake hose bracket /inner wing exsesively coroded and holed .. still sacured at this moment

offside front inner wing repaired by fiberglass..not considered structural

offside mirror arm bent and sticking out and dosent fold easile

offside rear inner tyre pressure low/flat

Pass 4 Jun 2013 185,368 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine still wet from diesel leek but no leaks found

heavy corosion to underside

Fail 21 May 2013 185,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

heavy corosion to underside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 166,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake hose very close to shock absorber when on hard left hand lock

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Fail 17 May 2011 166,597 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 158,303 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel tank brackets corroded

n/s/f cracked on side walls

o/s/f bulkhead severe corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2008 154,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 150,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 132,412 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco Ford Daily?

Based on 1,678 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,475
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Registration plate lamp not working 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 52
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R603 VJF is a 1998 Iveco Ford Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Ford Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 194,864 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 Iveco Ford Daily fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R603 VJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Ford Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Iveco Ford Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R603 VJF is a 1998 Iveco Ford Daily, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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