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S134 SFU

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,081 mi
Last recorded162,081 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 SFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 162,081 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 145,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 136,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

slight corrosion at offside front outrigger

slight corrosion at rear crossmember

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Mar 2010 136,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

slight corrosion at offside front outrigger

slight corrosion at rear crossmember

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Mar 2009 131,943 miles

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion at centre of rear crossmember

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Fail 4 Mar 2009

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion at centre of rear crossmember

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 5 Mar 2008 127,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 123,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 119,259 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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S134 SFU is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S134 SFU, 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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S134 SFU is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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