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T642 VNU

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,902 mi
Last recorded142,902 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 VNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 142,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 138,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,661 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills, under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 125,300 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 125,295 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 3 Apr 2015 123,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 188,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 188,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,320 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,688 miles

advise slight brake pedal travel

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 88,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,886 miles

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 VNU is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T642 VNU, 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 VNU is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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