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R804 WCY

1999 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

134,976 mi
Last recorded134,976 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 WCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,976 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 134,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 133,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,961 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 131,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,909 miles

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

both front wheel arches poor o/s/f sill corrossion

temp repair to o/s/f indercator lense

Fail 20 Apr 2010 126,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wheel arches poor o/s/f sill corrossion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,888 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 117,888 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 117,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1/load bay panneled out

2/n/s wiperblade poor

3/front & rear no.plates poor

4/all wheel arches corroded/poor

5/gearbox noisey

6/o/s/r door corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 109,267 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 109,267 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 101,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,733 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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R804 WCY is a 1999 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R804 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.

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R804 WCY is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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