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S256 CGE

1999 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

187,830 mi
Last recorded187,830 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 CGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 187,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 186,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 185,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 184,875 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 184,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 182,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both wings corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 182,707 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both wings corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 180,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 178,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 177,246 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 175,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 173,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 171,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 169,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 166,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 163,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 160,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 156,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 150,978 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 146,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 140,968 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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S256 CGE is a 1999 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S256 CGE, 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 S256 CGE registered?

S256 CGE is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S256 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 CGE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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