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T659 GBF

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,981 mi
Last recorded181,981 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 GBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 181,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 181,974 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 174,970 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

all rear floor slightly corroded

all repairs heavily covered with underseal

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both front inner sills slightly corroded and damaged

both rear outriggers slightly corroded

front chassis outer skin corroded both sides

front floor slightly corroded all around handbrake mounting

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

nearside seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

offside rear chassis slightly corroded behind rear wheel

slight handbrake travel

Fail 19 Jan 2009 174,853 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

all rear floor slightly corroded

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both front inner sills slightly corroded and damaged

both rear outriggers slightly corroded

front chassis outer skin corroded both sides

front floor slightly corroded all around handbrake mounting

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

nearside seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

offside rear chassis slightly corroded behind rear wheel

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 163,143 miles

front discs corroding on inside edges

n/s seat belt clasp missing on outer casing

Fail 7 Aug 2007 163,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s n/s front †discs evidence of slight corrossion

seat belt clasp outer casing missing

Pass 8 Aug 2006 154,317 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T659 GBF is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T659 GBF, 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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T659 GBF is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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