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S172 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 77,331 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)

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2013 72,894 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 72,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,113 miles

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

both sills/nearside rear floor panel,rear doors and nearside rear door runner panel corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheelarches are corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,937 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheelarches are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,892 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front corrored

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,564 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack showing signs of wear

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,231 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 48,033 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S172 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S172 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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S172 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1999.

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