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G12 YSY

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 YSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 131,533 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 121,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,948 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 106,991 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,258 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 104,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 100,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 95,181 miles

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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G12 YSY is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G12 YSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G12 YSY registered?

G12 YSY is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is G12 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 YSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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