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M333 VES

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 VES
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,978 miles

Body has corrosion all round.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Sill corroded.

Nearside Upper sidelight not working.

Offside Sill corroded.

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,592 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All offside not working. (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,645 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 66,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,947 miles

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,947 miles

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

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,568 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,565 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre slight bulge in sidewall,advise replacement

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

steering box pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,419 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

play in n/s front seat runners

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

play in n/s front seat runners

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,084 miles

Front brake hoses slightly corroded

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded but suspect worse inside where clipped to rear axle

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight Corrosion on front brake discs

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

reverse lights inopperative

Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,073 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake hoses slightly corroded

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded but suspect worse inside where clipped to rear axle

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight Corrosion on front brake discs

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

reverse lights inopperative

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,458 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

water tank cap missing

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

both sides front brake hoses getting corroded

power steering pipes corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear and n/s front tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2007 29,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear and n/s front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,654 miles

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

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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M333 VES is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M333 VES, 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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M333 VES is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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