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S424 WEG

1999 Ford Windstar

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,313 mi
Last recorded158,313 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Windstar110,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 WEG
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 158,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 158,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 156,397 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 156,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 153,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 152,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 143,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 143,810 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 143,642 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 125,697 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 125,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 113,784 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 113,780 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 105,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 105,003 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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S424 WEG is a 1999 Ford Windstar in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,675 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 Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S424 WEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S424 WEG registered?

S424 WEG is a 1999 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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