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S168 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded + floor around its mounting ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion all under vehicle and body panels

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,904 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 93,898 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,257 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (cross-member) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 93,255 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Rear doors - sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing - sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing & chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (cross-member) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,103 miles

all brake pipes heavily coated in grease / underseal type material

corrosion apparent along lower of both rear doors

some corrosion apparent behind rear n/s spring hanger mount

unable to inspect brake pads with wheels in place

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,959 miles

all metal brake pipes coated in grease

corrosion apparent lower of both rear doors

corrosion starting to become apparent very rear of vehicle behind rear of n/s/r spring hanger

unable to see front brake pads with wheels in place

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,746 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE / UNDERSEAL

GENERAL CORROSION OF BODY WORK ESPESCIALLY LOWER OF BOTH REAR DOORS

Fail 30 Aug 2018 92,743 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F BOX SECTION VERY CLOSE TO GEARBOX CROSS VEHICLE MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE / UNDERSEAL

GENERAL CORROSION OF BODY WORK ESPESCIALLY LOWER OF BOTH REAR DOORS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

grease on brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2017 92,436 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 91,983 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/ out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 90,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,732 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 89,438 miles

Offside chassis rail corroded

Rear floor corroded

Fail 16 May 2009 89,423 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside chassis rail corroded

Rear floor corroded

Pass 10 May 2008 87,274 miles

both front discs contaminated with light rust could benifit fron cleaning

Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,759 miles

floor sills chassis rear crossmember boarder line pass

front disc pads worn

Fail 26 Feb 2007 74,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

floor sill chassis corroding rear crossmember boarder line pass

front disc pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,790 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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S168 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S168 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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S168 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1999.

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