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S135 FVL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,827 mi
Last recorded166,827 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 FVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 166,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 166,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 160,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 160,563 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 154,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 148,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 146,065 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 146,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 140,953 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 140,953 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 FVL is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S135 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

S135 FVL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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