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S255 EKN

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 EKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,226 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

general under body corrosion

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front steps corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2021 119,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger has corrosion hole within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

both steps corroded

underbody and chassis has corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside step corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 119,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside step corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 118,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2018 118,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding handbrake sticking on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,374 miles

both front marker lights not working

corrosion at both front inner wheel arches

corrosion at offside rear chassis

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake pivot siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area corroded within 300mm of seat/seat belt mountings (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cassis rail (6.1.A.1)

both front marker lights not working

corrosion at both front inner wheel arches

corrosion at offside rear chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,434 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing through on edge

corrosion on metal brake pipework on front hoses and brake pipes

excessive corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch / body not prescribed areas

heavy corrosion in chassis in prescribed areas

oil leak

play in both front hubs

recommend replacing wiper blades

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,812 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,812 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,898 miles

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

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

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

chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,274 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,378 miles

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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S255 EKN is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S255 EKN, 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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S255 EKN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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