CarVerify

Free Car Check

R803 WCY

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 WCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 123,395 miles

Oil leak

all four wheel arches did have sharp edges but have been taped up at time of mot

battery insecure

front passenger seat badly damaged but is secure to floor at time of test

n/s/f inicator cracked not showing white light at time of test

n/s/f metal farel corroded brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f metal farel corroded brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bumper end cap missing but tapped up at time of test

slight corrosion around both top suspension shockabsorbers mounting points ,ok for mot

Fail 19 Apr 2010 123,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Oil leak

all four wheel arches did have sharp edges but have been taped up at time of mot

battery insecure

front passenger seat badly damaged but is secure to floor at time of test

n/s/f inicator cracked not showing white light at time of test

n/s/f metal farel corroded brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f metal farel corroded brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bumper end cap missing but tapped up at time of test

slight corrosion around both top suspension shockabsorbers mounting points ,ok for mot

Pass 20 Mar 2009 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

passenger seat cover very badly damaged,but secure to floor ok at time of mot.

slight corrosion around both top suspension shockabsorbers mounting points.ok at time of mot.

unable to get full vin on vehicle check list.

vehicle wheel arches did have sharp edges,but owner has covered them in masking tape to get throgh mot.(ok at time of mot)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 121,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

exhaust fouling body

front passenger seat badly damaged but is secure at time of test

n/s/f indicator cracked not showing white light at time of test

o/s/f bumper end cap missing(taped up at time of mot)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 116,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 116,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

battery insecure

front pads poor condion

ns handbrake cable poor condition

nsf indicator poor condion

wipers poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2006 109,399 miles

battery insecure

gear box oil leak

ns mirror back missing

nsr tyre near legal limit

osr bumper end cap missing

rear door poor condition

rear exhaust fouling chassis

screw in osf tyre

slight play in nsf rack

Pass 10 Dec 2005 100,158 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 100,158 miles

Front Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust fouling body

hand brake cable ns poor condition

osr bumper end cap missing

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R803 WCY is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R803 WCY, 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

How do I check the history of R803 WCY?

You can check the full history of R803 WCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R803 WCY registered?

R803 WCY is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is R803 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 WCY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R803 WCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R803 WCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.