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S159 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,218 mi
Last recorded174,218 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 174,218 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 174,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 161,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 161,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 148,211 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear lenses cracked

sum play in front antirollbar D bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2013 148,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 136,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,901 miles

inner sills rusty

nails in rear tyres

o/s & n/s mirrors cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,285 miles

offside mirror cracked but view to rear OK

oil leak from lift pump area onto exhaust front pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,000 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear shock lower bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,377 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 56,284 miles

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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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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