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T637 MBU

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT637 MBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyre side walls have cracks in the rubber, not showing ply or cords

Fail 2 Jul 2015 117,596 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear differential noisy when rear wheels turned by hand with vehicle raised

rear tyre outer side walls have cracks in the rubber - not showing cords or ply

Pass 30 May 2014 116,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 111,779 miles

os front tyre has cracks in sidewall and between treads. not deep enough to expose ply

Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,755 miles

O/S front tye showing signs of age - surface cracks not exposing ply or cords

Fail 29 May 2012 109,724 miles

Centre Front Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Centre Rear Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S front tye showing signs of age - surface cracks not exposing ply or cords

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 108,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,419 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,152 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,705 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre tread craking, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 27 Aug 2008 104,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre tread craking, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 6 Sep 2007 101,931 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 97,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 220,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear bumper cap missing

rear axle brake pipes corroding

rear brakes slightly out off balance

Fail 23 Feb 2006 202,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear bumper cap missing

rear axle brake pipes corroding

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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T637 MBU is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T637 MBU, 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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T637 MBU is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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