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R534 MCA

1999 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,831 mi
Last recorded176,831 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 MCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 176,831 miles

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

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

Heavily Undersealed

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Repaired

Fail 14 Aug 2025 176,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Repaired

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

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

Heavily Undersealed

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 174,441 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both side inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 174,259 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 171,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,230 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 167,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 167,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at inner sill at front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 165,833 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Centre Rear tape on rear doors

Offside Front corrosion osf chassis leg

Offside tape on doors

Pass 3 Sep 2015 165,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch taped up

Offside Front wheel arch taped up

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear doors taped up

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 165,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel arch taped up

Offside Front wheel arch taped up

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear doors taped up

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 165,117 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 164,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 164,481 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 163,491 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 162,731 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 161,731 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 161,730 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 160,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 160,704 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 158,643 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 158,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 155,354 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 155,330 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 152,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 152,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R534 MCA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R534 MCA, 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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R534 MCA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for R534 MCA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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