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T653 SCN

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,844 mi
Last recorded188,844 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 SCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 188,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NS MIRROR COVER MISSING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

WHEELARCHES SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 19 Nov 2012 178,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front shockers slight play

both rear shockabsorbers covers deteriorated

centre bearing on propshaft callopsed

engine water level low topped up to level

exhaust hold an slight blow

hand brake high

n/s/r tyre side wall scuffed

o/s washer jet only one jet working

rear exhaust insecure

rear number plate cracked

windscreen scratched at o/s

o/s/f tyre cracking on outside side wall

Fail 9 Nov 2012 178,257 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front shockers slight play

both rear shockabsorbers covers deteriorated

centre bearing on propshaft callopsed

engine water level low topped up to level

exhaust hold an slight blow

hand brake high

n/s/r tyre side wall scuffed

o/s washer jet only one jet working

rear exhaust insecure

rear number plate cracked

windscreen scratched at o/s

o/s/f tyre cracking on outside side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2011 170,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 163,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 160,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 160,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

n/s wiper blade split

screen cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2008 153,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 149,169 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 149,163 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2006 131,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 131,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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T653 SCN is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T653 SCN, 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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T653 SCN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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