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ELZ 4870

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,117 mi
Last recorded124,117 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4870
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 124,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

headlamps discolouring

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

rear crossmember corroding

rear step damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2010 124,117 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

headlamps discolouring

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

rear crossmember corroding

rear step damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 112,589 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch noisey

engine management light stays on dash

offside rear tyre pressure low (nails in tread)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 112,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch noisey

engine management light stays on dash

offside rear tyre pressure low (nails in tread)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 98,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside bumper cap missing

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear inner quarter panel corroded

offside front grill damaged

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Fail 11 Sep 2008 98,590 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside bumper cap missing

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear inner quarter panel corroded

offside front grill damaged

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,563 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front & offside rear wheel arches corroding

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,717 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 78,717 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 78,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ELZ 4870 is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELZ 4870, 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 ELZ 4870 registered?

ELZ 4870 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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