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M5 KVH

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,603 mi
Last recorded131,603 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,603 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision step (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting broke

Marker light flickering

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft centre mounting worn

Fail 10 Feb 2017 127,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured cross member by spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at bottom of door pillar and outrigger at rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired along bottom of sill weld incomplete (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured cross member by spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,463 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,443 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 133,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 132,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 132,080 miles

No body fitted at time test.(Chassis cab).

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 132,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No body fitted at time test.(Chassis cab).

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 162,064 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

NSR axle oil seal leaking

Radiator insecure

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 159,967 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

heavy surface corrosion to cab floor pan

oil leaking from nearside rear axle

Pass 12 Jun 2007 157,234 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 9 Jun 2007 157,226 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 152,639 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 28 Mar 2006 152,633 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M5 KVH is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M5 KVH, 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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M5 KVH is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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