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DHZ 3083

1999 Ford Unknown

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

271,076 mi
Last recorded271,076 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 3083
MakeFord
ModelUnknown
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 271,076 miles

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

Corroded areas repaired and covered in thick black sealants

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front second hand coil spring fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush X4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sign of repairs

Fail 2 Jul 2025 271,074 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush X4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sign of repairs

Pass 18 Jun 2024 269,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle has signs of repairs,throughout at various places.

sign of repair covered in black substances

Fail 6 Jun 2024 269,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STRUCTURE BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle has signs of repairs,throughout at various places.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 266,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all work carried out and covered with thick sealant

Fail 3 Jun 2023 266,839 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch both (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting support beam (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting coner both (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting corss member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 203,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 202,542 miles

All corroded affected area sign of repaired & cover with under sealant

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body cover with under sealant front to Rear

Fail 25 May 2021 202,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body cover with under sealant front to Rear

Fail 24 May 2021 202,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Ford Unknown?

Based on 10,112 MOT tests across 3,315 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,674
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,315
On UK Roads
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DHZ 3083 is a 1999 Ford Unknown in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The Ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHZ 3083 is a 1999 Ford Unknown, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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