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T649 SDA

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT649 SDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 129,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,868 miles

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

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

bonnet inner edge corroded

bonnet secondary catch seized

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

corrosion both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion front chassis legs

corrosion outer sills

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

offside front wing corroded, but not jagged

offside rear tyre cracking

rear cross member corroded

slight corrosion rear brake pipes to cylinders

unable to fully test under bonnet due to sound deadening

wear and slight pitting front discs

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

wear nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Fail 27 Nov 2020 125,795 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under air box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch by washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn forward (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

bonnet inner edge corroded

bonnet secondary catch seized

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

corrosion both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion front chassis legs

corrosion outer sills

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

offside front wing corroded, but not jagged

offside rear tyre cracking

rear cross member corroded

slight corrosion rear brake pipes to cylinders

unable to fully test under bonnet due to sound deadening

wear and slight pitting front discs

wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

wear nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Pass 28 Dec 2019 122,479 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet inner edge corroded

bonnet secondary catch seized

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

corrosion both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion both rear inner sills

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre low inner edge and cracking

oil leak from engine

rear cross member corroded

slight corrosion rear brake pipes to cylinders

surface corrosion chassis legs

surface corrosion chassis legs

unable to fully test under bonnet due to sound deadening

wear and slight pitting front discs

wear nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Fail 18 Dec 2019 122,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet inner edge corroded

bonnet secondary catch seized

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

corrosion both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion both rear inner sills

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre low inner edge and cracking

oil leak from engine

rear cross member corroded

slight corrosion rear brake pipes to cylinders

surface corrosion chassis legs

surface corrosion chassis legs

unable to fully test under bonnet due to sound deadening

wear and slight pitting front discs

wear nearside rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Pass 20 Dec 2018 116,423 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

corrosion both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion rear crossmember

handbrake reading low nearside

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion rear brake pipes to cylinders

surface corrosion chassis legs

unable to fully test under bonnet due to sound deadening

wear and slight pitting front discs

Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,403 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

both inner sills excessively corroded outside prescribed area

corrosion both front inner wings under bonnet

corrosion rear crossmember

handbrake reading low nearside

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion rear brake pipes to cylinders

surface corrosion chassis legs

unable to fully test under bonnet due to sound deadening

wear and slight pitting front discs

Pass 21 Oct 2017 113,710 miles

corrosion on both door steps

corrosion on both rear under sills

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,879 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,879 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,819 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 105,819 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,116 miles

MEATAL BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT CORRODED

Fail 21 Jul 2011 98,116 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

MEATAL BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT CORRODED

Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE SILL TO FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,417 miles

NEARSIDE SILL TO FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,003 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,867 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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T649 SDA is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 T649 SDA, 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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T649 SDA is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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