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A5 YDO

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,581 mi
Last recorded50,581 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front main. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill area holed and corroded but outside prescribed area.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corroded auto gear box pipes

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, radiator top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill badly corroded and holed, not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osf outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corroded auto gear box pipes

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, radiator top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill badly corroded and holed, not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osf outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 39,524 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,426 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened delaminated (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV to flex x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 38,328 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (centre sections x2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,726 miles

Brake pipes greased

The n/s rear wheel has slight bind in it when spun

Wheel trims fitted preventing the checking of wheel nut security

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,070 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,058 miles

Handbrake warning light inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 21,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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A5 YDO is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A5 YDO, 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.

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What year was A5 YDO registered?

A5 YDO is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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