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S243 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,204 mi
Last recorded83,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,204 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 83,204 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,042 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front arche's corroded

N/S/R light lens damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear floor corroded

Sills slightly corroded

Slight handbrake travel

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,494 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 57,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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S243 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S243 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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S243 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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