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S272 UOA

1999 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010
Fail 27 May 2010

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 81,356 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 81,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 78,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 74,710 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,194 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 66,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOA, 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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S272 UOA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1999.

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