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BCZ 4183

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,269 mi
Last recorded29,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4183
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,269 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all welding repaired and covered in unknown substance

anti slip rubber worn slightly

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

coil springs corroded

engine management light staying on

exhaust clamps and brackets corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside top shocker mounting area corroded

nearside chassis leg corroded around fuel tank mounting and leaf spring area

nearside front inner wheel arch area repaired and covered in unknown substance

nearside outer sill repaired and covered in unknown substance

offside front mirror slightly deterioated

offside inner sill repaired and covered in unknown substance

offside rear inner tyre slightly worn

oil leak

rear leaf spring eye bushes weak and worn and perrishing slightly

rear leaf springs corroded

slight lift in both front ball joints

Fail 20 Jun 2009 29,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti slip rubber worn slightly

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

coil springs corroded

engine management light staying on

exhaust clamps and brackets corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside top shocker mounting area corroded

nearside chassis leg corroded around fuel tank mounting and leaf spring area

offside front mirror slightly deterioated

offside rear inner tyre slightly worn

oil leak

rear leaf spring eye bushes weak and worn and perrishing slightly

rear leaf springs corroded

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,063 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 5,009 miles

Battery insecure

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

under body corrsion

Fail 15 Jan 2008 5,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

under body corrsion

Pass 1 Feb 2007 715 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 76,663 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 76,663 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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BCZ 4183 is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCZ 4183, 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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BCZ 4183 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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