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T642 KGA

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

153,256 mi
Last recorded153,256 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 KGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 153,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r inner tyre soft

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 11 Sep 2013 153,228 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre soft

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,250 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 144,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,443 miles

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear prop shaft uj play

Fail 9 Sep 2011 136,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear prop shaft uj play

Pass 8 Sep 2010 131,091 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

front brake discs pitted and corroded

handbrake rod support broken

offside rear box shelvin pin missing

propshaft spicer worn

steering pipes corroded

steering rack worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 131,080 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

front brake discs pitted and corroded

handbrake rod support broken

offside rear box shelvin pin missing

propshaft spicer worn

steering pipes corroded

steering pipes corroded

steering rack worn

Fail 30 Oct 2008 128,873 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

handbrake rod guide broken

Pass 20 Oct 2007 115,431 miles

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

both propshaft centre bearings badly worn

handbrake rod guide broken

slight play at offside of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2007 115,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

both propshaft centre bearings badly worn

handbrake rod guide broken

slight play at offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,871 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 101,815 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 84,564 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 84,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T642 KGA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 T642 KGA, 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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T642 KGA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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