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Q449MVX

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

272,762 mi
Last recorded272,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ449MVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 272,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch and wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis leg extensions corroded and holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 256,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmember areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside door step to undersill area corroded and holed

Offside parking brake cable outer damaged

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

Outer sill areas corroded and holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear chassis extension sections corroded and holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 256,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery Nearside (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmember areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside door step to undersill area corroded and holed

Offside parking brake cable outer damaged

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

Outer sill areas corroded and holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear chassis extension sections corroded and holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 246,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge,nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 246,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge,nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 243,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 238,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 238,367 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 233,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 232,184 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 232,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 227,825 miles

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

Front drop link bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 227,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front shock absorber prescribed areas corroded but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak

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

Front drop link bushes deteriorated

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 225,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

back body mount bolts missing and body cross beam corroded but body still secure at time of test

o s r chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion front inner wings

Pass 23 Jun 2016 224,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 224,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 222,232 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 219,141 miles

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

Handbrake cables worn

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 219,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Handbrake cables worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 216,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 213,016 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 213,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011
Fail 21 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010
Fail 21 Jan 2010

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,315 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,212 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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Q449MVX is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 Q449MVX, 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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Q449MVX is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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