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S151 VKU

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,894 mi
Last recorded173,894 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 VKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 173,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 173,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 151,739 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 151,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,763 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 120,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 120,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 113,046 miles

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

offside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Fail 28 Apr 2008 113,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 89,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

the vehicle is a crest coach conversion.

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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S151 VKU is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S151 VKU, 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 S151 VKU registered?

S151 VKU is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S151 VKU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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