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S166 UDP

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 UDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,825 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side and off side inner sills corroding

near side front wiper blade split but still crearing screen

off side outer sill corroding

off side rear lower arch sign of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,444 miles

bodywork corroding in parts.

n/s/front inner wing beginning to corrode

o/s/rear chassis rail begining to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,107 miles

n/s/front inner wing beginning to corrode.

o/s/rear chassis rail begining to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,316 miles

slight corrosion noted on both front & both rear wheel arches also on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top mounting.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion noted on both front & both rear wheel arches also on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top mounting.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,632 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top mount

Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,632 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight corrosion on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top mount

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,795 miles

slight corrosion on both sides rear wheel arches.

slight corrosion on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top fixing.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 66,795 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion on both sides rear wheel arches.

slight corrosion on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top fixing.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,015 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/front inner wing adjacent to shock absorber top mounting.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 51,427 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,924 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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S166 UDP is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S166 UDP, 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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S166 UDP is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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