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S279 XJN

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 XJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,359 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,039 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 114,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,739 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,142 miles

advise osr and nsr spring eye bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,051 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 87,036 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,164 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 63,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S279 XJN is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S279 XJN, 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 S279 XJN registered?

S279 XJN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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