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S254 KBA

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,880 mi
Last recorded140,880 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 KBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 140,880 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All prescribed areas slightly corroded and several places freshly undersealed

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

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

all wheel arches slightly corroded but covered with tape

both front and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both inner / outer sills slightly corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

centre seat belt buckle has the plactic casing missing, but still works fine

rear crossmember slightly corroded

whole underside has corrosion.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 156,372 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 156,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 153,771 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 153,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 135,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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 KBA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S254 KBA, 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 KBA registered?

S254 KBA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S254 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 KBA shows 6 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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