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S149 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,255 mi
Last recorded104,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 104,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,826 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,389 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,435 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable sticking causing slight bind

Offside Rear inner tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear light lense broken but no white light showing

Rear rear mudguards temporary fitted both

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,947 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,908 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,464 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,458 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s cab marker n/w

slight play o/s & n/s hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,947 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lenses damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 62,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,679 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,807 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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S149 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S149 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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S149 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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