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S136 BKN

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 BKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,959 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,531 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 84,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 84,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,652 miles

Centre prop mount worn and damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to o/s/r chassis and n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,020 miles

centre prop mount damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake service

centre prop shaft mount damaged and worn.

front shocks weak in operation

front springs worn

oil weap from turbo pipe

tracking check

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,248 miles

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

centre propshaft mounting slightly distorted

front exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,248 miles

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

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

centre propshaft mounting slightly distorted

front exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,206 miles

prop shaft support mount slight damage

Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,205 miles

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

prop shaft support mount slight damage

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear wheel arches corroded

advise surface corrosion to rear chassis

advise surface corrosion to rear floor area

Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear wheel arches corroded

advise surface corrosion to rear chassis

advise surface corrosion to rear floor area

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,456 miles

all outer arches slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,647 miles

corrosion to rear arches

osr brake pipe corrosion

wipers split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,906 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

both sills starting to rust

front brake disc rusty where vehicle been sitting around

rear brake pipe across rear axel starting to rust

wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 15,428 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,386 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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S136 BKN is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S136 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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S136 BKN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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