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S101 KLR

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

77,298 mi
Last recorded77,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 KLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,298 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,692 miles

Nearside Front arch corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

horn poor

washers weak

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,232 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

horn weak

washers weak

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,159 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,828 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorated

washers weak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,410 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,921 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crash damage to nearside rear quarter

Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crash damage to nearside rear quarter

Fail 1 Jul 2015 42,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,117 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,939 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,192 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,192 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 20,204 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 20,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,363 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 17,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,965 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 13,151 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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S101 KLR is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 S101 KLR, 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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S101 KLR is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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