MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis x1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis x 3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
No rear seats fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area
Spare tyre defective ()
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cover missing (1.9.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area
Spare tyre defective ()
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cover missing (1.9.3b)
front spot lamp broken
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step body corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake just met efficiency requirements
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear outter tyre has cracks in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
n/s rack end play
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s rack end play
Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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S12 RTS is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S12 RTS, 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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S12 RTS is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 1999.
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