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T657 UUG

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,103 mi
Last recorded139,103 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 UUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 139,103 miles

parking brake close too pass limit

Fail 27 Sep 2011 139,093 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 138,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Aug 2011 138,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,304 miles

vehicle presented as a class 4 test,12 passenger seats fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 108,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 108,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Jun 2007 96,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 86,286 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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T657 UUG is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T657 UUG, 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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T657 UUG is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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