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S148 TWC

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 TWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 80,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 4th row passenger (5.2.5b)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed 1st row rear passenger (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed 3rd row passenger seat (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch adjacent to shock absorber mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at the front and rear of the rear spring mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at the front and rear of the rear spring mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,147 miles

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

prop shaft rear centre bearing worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front outer wheel arch corroded.

Offside front outer wheel arch corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,733 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 59,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,897 miles

Corrosion on both inner and outer sills.

Front brake discs worn down to manafacturers minimum thickness.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,362 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,161 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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S148 TWC 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 71.4%.

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 S148 TWC, 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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S148 TWC is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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