MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pedal travel low
exhaust poorly repaired
hand brake cables in poor condition
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pedal travel low
exhaust poorly repaired
hand brake cables in poor condition
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bush
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear lamp lenses cracked
slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bush
exhaust in poor condition
rear lenses cracked
sum play in front antirollbar D bushes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust in poor condition
rear lenses cracked
sum play in front antirollbar D bushes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear lamp assembly lens covers cracked/in poor condition
slight play in front anti-roll bar "D" bush
tow bar socket in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear lamp assembly lens covers cracked/in poor condition
slight play in front anti-roll bar "D" bush
tow bar socket in poor condition
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear inner tyres worn to legal limit on centre 3 measurable depth bands. Shallower edge treads worn smooth. Early replacement recommended
door mirrors cracked but view to rear ok
parking brake on offside in poor condition
inner sills rusty
nails in rear tyres
o/s & n/s mirrors cracked
offside mirror cracked but view to rear OK
oil leak from lift pump area onto exhaust front pipe
offside rear tyre tread getting low
rear shock lower bushes worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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S159 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey 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 S159 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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S159 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.
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