MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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