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S152 GGU

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,856 mi
Last recorded197,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 GGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 197,856 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 197,852 miles

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 192,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 184,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 178,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 176,146 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 176,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 172,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 172,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 169,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 166,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 161,674 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 161,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 154,841 miles

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

Oil leak

floor corroded around nearside seat monting

Pass 24 Feb 2006 149,388 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 149,290 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S152 GGU is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S152 GGU, 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 S152 GGU registered?

S152 GGU is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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