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S254 HGX

1999 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,531 mi
Last recorded184,531 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 HGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 184,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 175,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 166,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 165,575 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 165,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 160,036 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 160,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft centre bearing rubber worn out

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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S254 HGX is a 1999 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S254 HGX, 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 S254 HGX registered?

S254 HGX is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S254 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 HGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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