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BON 4E

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 4E
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,716 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 61,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front silencer box inlet (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside at flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, at end of chassis behind rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,598 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,131 miles

Please note both front flixables steel parts showing corrsion

Please note both front wipers showing dentsion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,525 miles

metal object in o/s rear tyre close to inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,158 miles

oil level low on dipstick

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 34,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,181 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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BON 4E is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BON 4E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BON 4E?

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What year was BON 4E registered?

BON 4E is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is BON 4E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BON 4E shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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