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S201 SEL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,396 mi
Last recorded106,396 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 SEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,396 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 106,396 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body work poor condition

rear floor holed

Pass 6 Jan 2010 104,211 miles

o/s/r of sill holed.

wings corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,136 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,098 miles

Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,896 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 96,842 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,907 miles

Front Driving control(s) anti-slip provision worn (6.8.3)

rear brakes borderline pass uneven balance

rear interior pull handle os

Pass 11 Jan 2006 87,504 miles

advise windscreen sticker to remove borderline wiper sweep

rearbrakes react at differing rates but fall within pass criteria

slight oil leakage turbo area

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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S201 SEL is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S201 SEL, 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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What year was S201 SEL registered?

S201 SEL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S201 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 SEL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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