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S176 AAW

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,783 mi
Last recorded228,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 AAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 228,783 miles

front brake discs poor condition

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2014 221,266 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 212,559 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 205,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light flashing

battery insecure

front brake discs very worn

front bumper insecure

presenter advises nearside front upper arch under door hinge has been repaired by welding and covered with chemical metal

Fail 5 Jul 2012 205,820 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light flashing

battery insecure

front brake discs very worn

front bumper insecure

power steering reservoir and airbox insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 198,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 188,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 179,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 179,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 173,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 173,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 166,272 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 166,259 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 154,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 154,892 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S176 AAW 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 66.7%.

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 S176 AAW, 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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S176 AAW is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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