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S135 BKN

1999 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,385 mi
Last recorded195,385 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 BKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 195,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 170,516 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 170,506 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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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S135 BKN is a 1999 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S135 BKN, 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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What year was S135 BKN registered?

S135 BKN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S135 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S135 BKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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