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133 FRL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration133 FRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 88,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 85,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 81,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 79,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,870 miles

advise poor beam image off side/ near side headlamps

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,356 miles

Poor beam image opaque headlamp lenses,

Slight brake bind to offside front.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,047 miles

Opaque headlamps, poor beam image.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,656 miles

Both head lamps have poor patern

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,142 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,142 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,797 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 74,074 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,074 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,555 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 73,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,296 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,904 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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133 FRL is a 1999 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 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 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 133 FRL, 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 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 133 FRL?

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What year was 133 FRL registered?

133 FRL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is 133 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 133 FRL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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