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HIG 8909

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,116 mi
Last recorded221,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8909
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 221,116 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 221,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 217,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 217,130 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 215,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 215,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 209,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 199,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 154,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 154,618 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

propshaft defective

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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HIG 8909 is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue 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 HIG 8909, 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 HIG 8909 registered?

HIG 8909 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is HIG 8909 safe to buy?

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