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S281 AUP

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,313 mi
Last recorded148,313 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 AUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 148,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 142,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 135,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,282 miles

Minor corrosion to both outer sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread/edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 126,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,843 miles

Both front tyre treads slightly cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,450 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underbody has slight signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,570 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 106,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,967 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 104,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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S281 AUP is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S281 AUP, 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

How do I check the history of S281 AUP?

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What year was S281 AUP registered?

S281 AUP is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S281 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 AUP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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