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S138 FTA

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,643 mi
Last recorded51,643 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 FTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,643 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 51,642 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,374 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 51,374 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,611 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 50,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 47,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,477 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 41,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,833 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 15,789 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 15,789 miles

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?

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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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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S138 FTA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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