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S143 UVM

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 UVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 136,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 133,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,003 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 130,969 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 126,530 miles

front brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 122,686 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 122,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 119,283 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 119,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 115,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 111,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 104,640 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 104,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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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S143 UVM is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S143 UVM, 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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S143 UVM is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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