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S139 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,469 mi
Last recorded164,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 164,469 miles

centre exh prop mount worn

front disc worn and rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2011 161,415 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Nov 2011 161,372 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Oct 2010 158,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Oct 2009 156,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 153,794 miles

centre prop mounting perished

Fail 25 Oct 2008 153,794 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

centre prop mounting perished

Pass 31 Oct 2007 143,209 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 143,185 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,226 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,226 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Advise brake pedal rubber condition.

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

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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S139 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S139 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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S139 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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