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ACZ 7243

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 7243
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 102,628 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 102,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 93,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 90,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both front wings has a lot of corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2009 90,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both front wings has a lot of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,724 miles

brake pipe from compensator is corroded

rear box section is corroded and thin

Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,724 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe from compensator is corroded

rear box section is corroded and thin

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,180 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre bald inner shoulder

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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ACZ 7243 is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ACZ 7243, 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 ACZ 7243 registered?

ACZ 7243 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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