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S137 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,259 mi
Last recorded145,259 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 145,259 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross msmber (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,996 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH SUPPORTS CORRODED

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

TIPPER BED BADLY CORRODED

Fail 6 Dec 2016 144,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH SUPPORTS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TIPPER BED BADLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2015 144,718 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 144,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 144,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2012 137,630 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,708 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 124,638 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water pump leeking

heavy surface corrosion on all floor areas

heavy surface corrosion on all rear chassis areas

heavy wear showing in o/s/f brake disc

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe feeding rear flexi

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,530 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight fluid leek from steering rack

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2009 116,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight fluid leek from steering rack

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 114,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both n/s rear tyres close to border line

slight play in o/s steering rack

surface corrosion on all floors and chassis areas

Fail 28 Mar 2008 114,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both n/s rear tyres close to border line

slight play in o/s steering rack

surface corrosion on all floors and chassis areas

Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,503 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

same advisories as test no 181387487469

Fail 28 Mar 2007 108,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

flakey corrosion on all floors

flakey corrosion on full exhaust system

surface cut on n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2006 96,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 96,213 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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S137 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S137 UOA, 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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S137 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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