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S141 XNO

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

272,736 mi
Last recorded272,736 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 XNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 272,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 10 Jun 2024 270,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 268,035 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 264,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 258,754 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement in steering rack and slight play in nearside

nearside front brake pipe in engine bay corroding difficult to assess duer to access

Fail 2 Jun 2010 258,714 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement in steering rack and slight play in nearside

nearside front brake pipe in engine bay corroding difficult to assess duer to access

Pass 2 May 2007 255,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 240,200 miles

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

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

prop shaft bearing worn to excess

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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S141 XNO is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S141 XNO, 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 S141 XNO registered?

S141 XNO is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S141 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S141 XNO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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