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S272 UBU

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 UBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,652 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,639 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,300 miles

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s front door sill corroded but not in prescribed area

outer sills slightly corroded

under vehicle has surface rust

Pass 24 May 2011 71,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 68,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 65,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in inner rack end nearside

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,463 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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S272 UBU is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S272 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S272 UBU registered?

S272 UBU is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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