MOT Status
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51,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp units (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp units (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear differential damp
Nearside Front wheel arches slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear differential damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both doorstep areas slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.69 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both doorstep areas slightly corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
n/s front tyre slightly perrished
n/s rear tyre slightly perrished
o/s front tyre slightly perrished
o/s rear tyre slightly perrished
n/s front tyre slightly perrished
n/s rear tyre slightly perrished
o/s front tyre slightly perrished
o/s rear tyre slightly perrished
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S138 FTA is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 S138 FTA, 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 S138 FTA registered?
S138 FTA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S138 FTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S138 FTA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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